News & Announcements
Attention Please! State Furlough September 3, 2010
Due to executive branch employee furloughs mandated by the state budget shortfall, the Jefferson County PVA office will be closed Friday, September 3, 2010. Also, all vehicle-related transactions will be shut down by the state for Friday, September 3 and Saturday, September 4. Please take note and come in prior to these dates so we may continue to serve your business needs effectively.
New Updates to the Subscription Service
The PVA is dedicated to continually improving our website and subscription service. We recently implemented changes to improve your web experience.
The “My Account” panel, found at the top right of the page once a user logs in is now the “Account Center” panel. This section includes a new layout of links to different Account Administration features like ‘Invoices’ and ‘Upgrade’ or ‘Cancel’ account access.
These changes were influenced by user feedback and we appreciate the input. All your communications are taken under advisement.
In addition, for multi-user accounts, we now store the security answer once a user has established themselves as the account administrator. This way users can move freely between these sections and not have to re-enter their answer.
Secondly, the logic for determining Past Due accounts has become stricter. The billing system now checks for unpaid invoices more than 30 days old. Previously, the system was only capable of checking that a subscriber’s most recent invoice was paid.
Hopefully this update will help users keep their accounts in good standing. We have also updated the error messaging and payment status labels to decrease payment status ambiguity.
As always, the PVA of Jefferson County and VIA Studio appreciate your input. If you are experiencing problems with your account, or you have questions about the website, please contact us at (502) 498-8477 or support@viastudio.com.
Tony Lindauer Celebrates Independence Day with New Homestead Amnesty Program
Freedom for Heirs Who Fraudulently Claim Homestead Exemption
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As our nation celebrates her Independence, Tony Lindauer, Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator, is instituting an amnesty program for the month of July freeing heirs from the risk of having to pay back taxes and penalties on inherited property.
“Today, the County Court Clerk’s office ran its annual delinquent tax notice in the newspaper and this is a great opportunity for heirs to come forth and free themselves from their deceased relative’s homestead exemption,” said Lindauer. “If your deceased neighbor, relative or friend is on this list, please call our office at 574.6380.”
The amnesty program ends July 31 when the investigative unit of the Property Valuation Administrator will implement the most technologically-advanced resources to identify and report fraud. For example, many heirs continue, illegally, to take the homestead or disability exemptions on inherited property in which they live. Lindauer will use the full extent of the law to identify and correct illegal use of these exemptions, costing some heirs many thousands of dollars in back taxes and penalties.
“We have already identified and righted thousands of tax bills and want to continue with more good government and transparency that keeps the tax roll as error free as possible,” said Lindauer. “In one week, we found more than $300,000 in revenue that had gone uncollected because of illegal claiming of exemptions.”
The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator is an assessing entity of The Commonwealth of Kentucky whose sole purpose is to value residential, commercial, automotive and tangible property. Located in Louisville, the PVA, elected every four years, is Tony Lindauer.
For more information, contact the Property Valuation Administrator at 502.574.6380 or visit www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.
Video: How to subscribe to the PVA website
We’ve created this video to help guide you through the sign up process on your new PVA account.
If you are experiencing difficulties, check our How Do I/ FAQ section for some frequently asked questions.
If you still need assistance, or are experiencing problems with an existing account, please contact us at jeffersonpva@viastudio.com, or call our Support Line at 502-498-8477.
Tony Lindauer Sending Birthday Cards to All Residents Turning 65 This Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Tony Lindauer, Jefferson County Property Valuation
Administrator, mailed birthday cards this week to all Jefferson County residents
who have turned or will turn 65 this year.
“The card is a reminder that all Jefferson County residents who own and live
in their homes are eligible to apply for the homestead exemption,” said Lindauer.
“It’s one way we are helping our seniors save a little money.”
The application process is easy and available online at Homestead Exemptions or property owners may call 574-6380 for more information.
The exemption, set by The Kentucky General Assembly, is $33,700. This
amount is deducted from the assessed value of the property and reduces the
property owner’s tax bill.
The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator is the assessing
entity of The Commonwealth of Kentucky whose sole purpose is to value residential,
commercial, automotive and tangible property. Located in Louisville, the PVA,
elected every four years, is Tony Lindauer.
For more information, contact the Property Valuation Administrator at
502.574.6380 or visit www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.
Tony Lindauer Pairs Struggling Citizens With Giving Volunteers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Tony Lindauer, Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator, is teaming up with St. Agnes Parish to participate in New Directions Housing Corporation’s Repair Affair to help a local homeowner with badly-needed repairs for her West Louisville home.
“Earlier this year, we learned of an 82-year-old resident, Everdeen Ferguson, who faced an out of reach tax bill which put her home ownership in jeopardy,” said Lindauer. “We made a public appeal and citizens from Louisville and southern Indiana donated to an account established by the Jefferson County Legal Aid Society to right Mrs. Ferguson’s tax bill and prevent foreclosure.
“Repair Affair is exactly what Mrs. Ferguson needs for her property,” said Jerry Hettinger, St. Agnes’ foreman. “St. Agnes volunteers are spending this Saturday, June 12 being her handyman.”
Connections like this are all over Louisville and are the very essence of how giving this community is to those who need a little extra help when facing or experiencing a rough patch.
Mrs. Ferguson made local headlines earlier this spring when her tax bill was bought by an out-of-town company that would levy heavy penalties and interest on top of what she already owed.
The Repair Affair will take place Saturday, June 12 from 7:30 am until finished at Mrs. Ferguson’s home at 2323 West Gaulbert Avenue. Repair Affair is a volunteer program of New Directions Housing Corporation and local volunteers who form teams and make much-needed home repairs.
The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator is an assessing entity of The Commonwealth of Kentucky whose sole purpose is to value residential, commercial, automotive and tangible property. Located in Louisville, the PVA, elected every four years, is Tony Lindauer.
For more information, contact the Property Valuation Administrator at 502.574.6380 or visit www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.
As Nation Focuses On Its Veterans Local PVA Focuses On Their Homestead Exemption
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, Tony Lindauer, Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator, reminds all permanently disabled veterans to apply for the disability exemption.
“Permanently disabled servicemen and women who live in and own their property in Jefferson County and who have been declared totally disabled by the VA are eligible,” said Lindauer, “And, those veterans need only apply once.”
According to Kentucky’s Constitution, property owners who have been declared totally disabled for the previous twelve (12) months by The Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible for the disability exemption.
The amount of the exemption is subtracted from the property’s assessed value – so the property owner will pay less property tax. For 2009-2010, the exemption amount is $33,700.
It is easy to apply! Simply mail a completed application — which is available for download at www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov — along with a copy of a Jefferson County driver’s license or a Jefferson County voter registration card and documentation from the VA stating the permanent disability. Please note on the outside of the envelope, “Disability Exemption”.
The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator is an assessing entity of The Commonwealth of Kentucky whose sole purpose is to value residential, commercial, automotive and tangible property. Located in Louisville, the PVA, elected every four years, is Tony Lindauer.
For more information, contact the Property Valuation Administrator at 502.574.6380 or visit www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.
Jefferson County PVA, Tony Lindauer, Releases Annual Report Of Home Sales And Trend Data
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Tony Lindauer, Jefferson County PVA, released the annual report, 2010 State of the Real Estate for Jefferson County, today in a news conference at 1500 Bank Street in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood. Portland is one of the areas hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis.
Although Louisville has been somewhat insulated by the mortgage crisis, some areas of Louisville have seen an uptick in foreclosures resulting in vacant structures.
“The state of the Louisville market is good and getting better, but we see some rough patches,” said Lindauer. “The Portland, Shawnee and Shelby Park, Russell and California neighborhoods are facing some tough challenges.”
“When a neighborhood doesn’t look good, its residents don’t feel good,” said Lindauer. “We’re hoping our announcement of this data will create a launch pad for community involvement and a rallying of sorts of its residents and those who can be advocates for these areas.”
The annual reports highlights include:
- Louisville home sales remain flat but a few percentage points higher than her surrounding peer cities St. Louis, Cincinnati and Indianapolis
- Foreclosures are concentrated in the Portland, Shawnee and Shelby Park neighborhoods as well as other West End neighborhoods
- Home starts were flat and remain there except for what seems like a small increase over last year
- Home starts range in the $350,000 to $500,000 compared to $500,000+ from last year
- Forbes.com listed Louisville as the second-best housing market based primarily on the stability of the market
The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator is an assessing entity of The Commonwealth of Kentucky whose sole purpose is to value residential, commercial automotive and tangible property. Located in Louisville, the PVA, elected every four years, is Tony Lindauer.
For more information, contact the Property Valuation Administrator at 502.574.6380 or visit www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.
Overall, Louisville Home Sales, Foreclosure Rates Flat Good News For Louisville Market
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Today, Tony Lindauer, Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator, announced that the Louisville housing market has remained flat; new housing starts were under 1,000.
“Fourth quarter 2009 showed Louisville housing price increases hovered around zero at -.16, compared to peer cities Nashville -2.14, Indianapolis, -1.36 and Cincinnati at -2.06,” said Lindauer. “Compared to Bakersfield (-12.32) and Naples (-12.3), Louisville is in a much better situation to recover.” said Lindauer, who will release the PVA annual state of the real estate soon.
“This news is encouraging,” said Lindauer. “Housing starts were in at 725 — measured by new building permits – and there are subtle signs of growth.”
There are needy neighborhoods in Louisville, so the market isn’t completely insulated but overall, Louisville seems poised to ride out the storm that is the mortgage crisis.
In the coming weeks, the Jefferson County PVA office will continue to call attention to specific aspects of the upcoming annual report which will be announced in full length.
“We continually mine this and other data from the tax assessment and that research allows us to provide an accurate snapshot of the Louisville housing market,” said Lindauer.
The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator is an assessing entity of The Commonwealth of Kentucky whose sole purpose is to value residential, commercial automotive and tangible property. Located in Louisville, the PVA, elected every four years, is Tony Lindauer.
For more information, contact the Property Valuation Administrator at 502.574.6380 or visit www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.
Preservation Louisville Announces Hands on History Workshop
May is National Historic Preservation Month, the perfect time to introduce a new educational series designed to give participants an in-depth look at various preservation issues and methods of maintaining and preserving historic buildings. Called Hands on History, Preservation Louisville is co-sponsoring this lecture series along with the Metro Louisville Historic Landmarks Commission and the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office. Hands on History programs ares presented with support from The Brown-Forman Corporation.
Throughout the series, participants will learn practical, hands-on techniques for working with original materials and finishes to maintain, restore and preserve historic elements such as plaster, woodwork, gutters, roofing and masonry. Adapting “green” concepts for historic structures and historically appropriate landscaping will also be explored.
The series gets underway Saturday, May 8 with “Preservation is Green: The Anatomy of a Historic Home,” presented by Gary Kleier, AIA.
WHEN: 2nd Saturday of the month from May-November 1pm-4pm
WHERE: The Brennan House Historic Home, 631 S. 5th Street, Louisville
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