Choctaw County
Choctaw County, Alabama
117 South Mulberry Avenue
Suite 10
Butler, Alabama 36904
Tel: 205-459-2042
Fax: 205-459-3369
County Website: Choctaw county
Assessor Website: Choctaw county assessor
Choctaw County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Once you receive your yearly property tax assessment letter, you have a certain amount of time known as the appeal window to contact your tax assessor office and file an official property tax appeal.
- The length of this appeal window varies by county, but it generally lasts for 2-3 months following the release of new property appraisals (or the property tax due date).
- If you feel your property value is incorrect you may file a written protest with your County Board of Equalization.
- You can check with your county official website to see if they allow an online appeal for your property tax protest.
- If online appeal is not an option, you can contact your county assesor district office and request for an appeal form.
- Your assessor office will also be able to give you details about due dates, supporting documentation needed, and other information.
- Once your appeal is completed and submitted to your assessor, you will receive one of three responses - full acceptance of the appeal, denial of the appeal, or a counter-offer of different valuation.
- If you still believe the assessor's valuation is unfair, you may be able to re-appeal at a higher level or submit a judicial appeal in your local court.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Choctaw county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Choctaw county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Choctaw county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Choctaw county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Choctaw county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Choctaw county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Choctaw county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Choctaw county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Choctaw county Alabama tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Choctaw County
Homes in Choctaw county have a median home value of $75,951.
Choctaw county home values are ranked 61 out of 67 counties in the state of Alabama for median home price. The average median home value in Alabama is $108,647. Wilcox county has the lowest median price at $60,824. Shelby county has the highest median price at $220,401.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Choctaw county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-42%.
The median household income in Choctaw county is $36,634.
Compared to the state of Alabama and the United States, Choctaw county's median household income is lower than the state of Alabama's average median household income of $45,050 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Choctaw county's population has decreased from 16,018 in 1990 to 12,665 in 2020, a decrease of -21% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Alabama's population has grown from 4,040,389 in 1990 to 5,024,279 in 2020, an increase of 24% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Choctaw county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Alabama and the United States.
Choctaw County Alabama Cities
Butler, Gilbertown, Jachin, Lisman, Needham, Pennington, Silas, Toxey, Ward
Choctaw County Alabama Zipcodes
36904 / 36908 / 36910 / 36912 / 36915 / 36916 / 36919 / 36921 / 36922 /
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