Hope Kiwanis Club Hears From County Tax Assessor

HOPE – The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from Hempstead County Tax Assessor Kim Smith on Tuesday June 27th.

Smith explained 80% of taxes go towards schools. She also gave a breakdown on the taxes that go to the cities, county general, county roads, and the library. She also noted real estate gets appraised every five years. Smith also talked about when to assess and why.