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Frequently Asked Questions

* Where do I obtain Deeds and other Legal Documents
* Are Public Records available?
* How do I get Assessor's Parcel Maps?
* Where can I go to record a document?
* How do I fill out my Quitclaim Deed/Grand Deed, Affidavit of Death, etc.?

 

What if I think my assessment is too high?

More Frequently Asked Questions


Contact Us

Kings County Assessor
Kings County Government Center
1400 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA. 93230

Phone
(559) 582-3211 Ext. 2486

FAX
(559) 582-2794

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Important Dates

December 10: Last day to file late Homeowners, Veterans, and Disabled Veterans affidavit and claim for exemption with assessor. Last day to pay first installment of property tax without penalty.

January 1: Lien date, 12:01 a.m. on the first day of each year. This is the date that property taxes become a lien on the property. First day to file personal property statements with the Assessor if required or requested.

February 15: Last day for Welfare & Veteran's Organizations to timely file affidavit and claim for exemption with the Assessor. Last day for Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Cemeteries, Colleges, Exhibitors, Free Public Libraries, Free Museums, Public Schools, Welfare, Owners of Historical Aircraft, Churches, and Homeowners to file affidavit and claim for exemption with the Assessor.


IMPORTANT NOTICE
FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

In order to reduce our operating costs during these difficult economic times, our office will not be mailing pre-printed Business Property (571) forms this year.  These forms, in PDF format, are now available on our website for direct download to your computer by clicking on the 2010 Business Property Statements link at left.

Form BOE 571-F is for Agricultural Businesses (Farms, Dairies, etc); form BOE 571-L is for use by most other businesses.  Both forms can be completed on your computer.  You can save a copy for your records and print, sign, and mail a copy to us. 


Information Regarding
Declines in Value

To assist property owners in understanding how property valuation works in a declining market, the Kings County Assessor's Office has prepared a brief informational packet to explain the Section 51 process. To access this information, please click here.

 


 

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This site last updated on January 5, 2010

Assessor Ken Baird
Ken Baird
Kings County Assessor, Clerk/Recorder,
Registrar of Voters

On July 18, 2005 Ken Baird was appointed to fill the un-expired term of retiring Kings County Assessor, Clerk/Recorder, George Misner. He was then elected to the office in June 2006.
Ken has served in the Assessor's Office since 1978, and was the assistant department head for 15 years prior to his appointment.

Born in Oklahoma Ken graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1970 and moved to California in 1971 where he managed various restaurants in the Bay Area and San Joaquin Valley before joining the Assessor's Office in 1978.

As an active member of his community, Ken served eight years as a trustee on the Hanford Elementary School Board.

Ken has been married to his wife Susan since 1977. They live in Hanford and have two grown children.

"As the Assessor, Clerk / Recorder and Registrar of Voters I am looking forward to the challenge of continuing to improve our service to the citizens of Kings County."

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