What is the difference between principal residence and non-principal residence?
If you own and occupy your home as your residence, it should qualify as principal residence and it may be exempt from a portion of your local school operating taxes. Non-residence and business are considered non-principal residence and are liable for school operating taxes.

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1. When are property tax payments due?
2. What should I do if I do not receive a tax bill?
3. How do I change the name on my tax bill?
4. Should my mortgage company receive the tax bill?
5. How much are my taxes/what were the taxes last year?
6. Where can I find my 10-digit parcel ID number?
7. Can I make an online payment for taxes?
8. Can I pay my taxes by credit card?
9. Can I pay my taxes online through my bank?
10. My taxes are too high. How can I reduce the taxes?
11. What is the difference between principal residence and non-principal residence?
12. My tax bill states non-principal residence incorrectly. How do I fix it to be a principal residence?
13. How are my taxes calculated?
14. What is a Homestead Property Tax Credit?
15. How do I file for the Homestead Property Tax Credit?