Special Assessment Searches

Special assessments - Street Projects 
Street Project Assessments are a means for property owners to pay for a benefit they receive from construction or repair of utilities, streets, sidewalks and alleys.  The cost of a public improvement is calculated on a “per unit” basis.  Public hearings are held to order the improvement and estimate the special assessment for each property.   Property owners pay a portion of the assessment, plus interest, over a period of years, with their annual real estate taxes.  Typically, special assessments are paid over a 15 year time period.  Certified special assessments also may be paid in full at any time.  

Special Assessments - Delinquent Utility Bills 
Every fall, the City Council assesses to property taxes unpaid balances on utility bills as of the July billing.  Notifications are sent to property owners and renters and any outstanding amounts as of November 15th are assessed to the following year's property taxes at an interest rate of 5%.

Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Abatements  
Every fall, the City Council also assesses any unpaid miscellaneous abatement charges to the following year's property taxes at an interest rate of 5%.  The most common miscellaneous abatement is for lawn mowing when grass height has surpassed the standards.

Special Assessment Searches
Requests should be forwarded to Noah Iverson, Finance Director at noahiverson@cityofmound.com.