Who is responsible for the special tax?
The property owner of record is responsible for the payment of special tax from the time they take possession of the home. Be aware that the Special Service Area Tax is not payable in arrears like general ad valorem taxes. For example, you are responsible for paying the 2002 tax levy in 2003 for the 2003 Special Service Area taxes, prorated for the year you lived in the home during 2003.

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1. How is the special tax spread among property owners?
2. Who will bill and collect the tax?
3. Is the tax deductible for the homeowner?
4. Who is responsible for the special tax?
5. How does the failure of one homeowner to pay his tax affect other homeowners?
6. Can I prepay my Special Service Area Tax?
7. How is the special tax disclosed to the purchaser?
8. When is the Special Service Area Tax due and who will notify me?
9. Aren't these public improvements included in the price of the home?
10. Does my regular real estate taxes pay for these public improvements?
11. How much will my tax be?
12. Why would Special Service Area increases not be consistent over the life of my payment?
13. What is the term of bonds?
14. What is the security for the bonds?