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Washington County, Alabama

45 Court St.
Chatom, Alabama 36518

Tel: 251-847-2208
Fax: 251-847-3944

County Website: Washington county

Washington County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. If you would like to appeal your property, call your County Assessors Office and ask for a property tax appeal form.
4. You will have to submit the form describing your property and sufficient proof that it is overassessed, including valuations of similar homes nearby as evidence.
5. Once your appeal is 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.
6. 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 Washington county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Washington county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Washington county at 251-847-2208 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. 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. Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington county Alabama tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Washington County

Homes in Washington county have a median home value of $96,574.

Washington county home values are ranked 47 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, Washington county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-26%.

The median household income in Washington county is $42,331.

Compared to the state of Alabama and the United States, Washington 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.

Washington county's population has decreased from 16,694 in 1990 to 15,388 in 2020, a decrease of -7.8% 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.

Washington county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Alabama and the United States.

Washington County Alabama Cities

Calvert, Chatom, Deer Park, Frankville, Fruitdale, Leroy, Malcolm, Mc Intosh, Millry, Saint Stephens, Sunflower, Tibbie, Vinegar Bend, Wagarville

Washington County Alabama Zipcodes

36513 / 36518 / 36529 / 36538 / 36539 / 36548 / 36553 / 36556 / 36558 / 36569 / 36581 / 36583 / 36584 / 36585 /

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