Tuesday, February 7, 2012
For IMMEDIATE Release

For Immediate Release
Date: February 7, 2012

San Jacinto County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render Their Taxable Property by April 16

If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, then a rendition must be filed with the San Jacinto County Appraisal District by April 16, 2012. A rendition is a report that lists all the taxable property you owned or controlled on Jan. 1 of this year. Property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property, such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming.

“The appraisal district may use the information submitted in the rendition to set property values,” said Chad Hill. “ You can also file a report of decreased value to notify the district of significant depreciation of your property. “For example, if your property was damaged by a storm, flood or fire last year, you should file a report of decreased value. The district will look at your property before assigning a value in 2012,” said Hill. The last day to file a rendition or report of decreased value is April 16, 2012. Property owners who need more time to file their renditions may file a written request with the chief appraiser on or before April 16 to receive an automatic extension to May 15.

For more information about rendering property, deadline extensions, penalties and
rendition forms, taxpayers may contact the San Jacinto County Appraisal District at
(936 653-1450 or michael.griffiths@sjcad.org).