New Occupancy Law Aims to Help Residents

By Tim Schmidt, Record Editor | Warren County Record | First Published January 5, 2012 Beginning this week, property taxes will be assessed and levied on newly constructed homes at the time they are first occupied, rather than waiting until Jan. 1 of each year. While the change means some homeowners will begin paying taxes sooner on their new homes, county officials are touting that the new occupancy regulations will allow the county to pro-rate property taxes in the event a home — new or old  Read More +