Assessor

Welcome to the website for the Guthrie County Assessor’s Office. It is our goal to provide information to the public about the duties of the assessor and various services offered by this office. We hope that you find our website to be beneficial and informative. Use the categories on the left to easily search the assessor portion of the Guthrie County web site. Thank you for visiting the site and have a great day.

Core Functions

• Our primary duty is to make sure all real property within our jurisdiction is assessed except where the law provides otherwise. The effective date is January 1 of each year. This includes Residential, Multi-residential, Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial classed properties
• Assess property for tax purposes. We are concerned with value, not taxes.
• Administer most property tax credits and exemptions.

Important Dates

• January 1: Effective date of current assessment.
• April 2 through April 25: Property owner may request an informal review of their assessment by the assessor.
• April 2 through April 30: Protest of assessment period for filing with the local Board of Review.
• May 1 through adjournment:  Board of Review meets each year.
• October 9 through October 31: Protest period for filing with Board of Review on those properties affected by changes in value as a result of the Director of Revenue Equalization Orders (odd numbered years).
• January 1 through December 31: Period for filing for Homestead Credit, Military Exemption and Business Property Tax Credit.  One time filing is provided, by statute, unless the property owner is (1) filing for Homestead Credit, Military Exemption or Business Property Tax Credit for the first time; (2) has purchased a new or used home and is occupying the property as a homestead as of July 1st; or (3) owner was using as a homestead but did not previously file and (4) some change occurs that affects the requirements of the Business Property Tax Credit, then reapplication is required.
  • If the home qualifies and the property owner files on or before July 1, the credit or exemption will go into effect for the current assessment year.  If the property owner files after July 1, the credit or exemption will go into effect the year following the sign up