Dillingham Census Area County
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Dillingham Census Area County, Alaska
141 Main St.
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
Tel: 907-842-5211
Fax: 907-842-5691
County Website: Dillingham Census Area county
Dillingham Census Area County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- To file an appeal of the Assessor’s valuation of your property you must complete a written appeal form specifying the grounds for the appeal.
- The form must be filed within 30 days from the date the assessment notice was mailed.
- You must also provide evidence supporting your appeal with the City Clerk’s office at least seven days before the hearing.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Dillingham Census Area county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Dillingham Census Area county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Dillingham Census Area county at 907-842-5211 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. Dillingham Census Area 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 Dillingham Census Area 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 Dillingham Census Area 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 Dillingham Census Area 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 Dillingham Census Area 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 Dillingham Census Area county Alaska tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Dillingham Census Area County
Homes in Dillingham Census Area county have a median home value of $318,473.
Dillingham Census Area county home values are ranked 3 out of 30 counties in the state of Alaska for median home price. The average median home value in Alaska is $218,470. Yukon-Koyukuk county has the lowest median price at $76,200. Skagway county has the highest median price at $389,885.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Dillingham Census Area county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~144%.
The median household income in Dillingham Census Area county is $0.
Compared to the state of Alaska and the United States, Dillingham Census Area county's median household income is lower than the state of Alaska's average median household income of $68,500 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Dillingham Census Area county's population has grown from 4,010 in 1990 to 4,857 in 2020, an increase of 21% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Alaska's population has grown from 550,043 in 1990 to 733,391 in 2020, an increase of 33% 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.
Dillingham Census Area county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Alaska and the United States.
Dillingham Census Area County Alaska Cities
Aleknagik, Clarks Point, Ekwok, Koliganek, Manokotak, New Stuyahok, Togiak
Dillingham Census Area County Alaska Zipcodes
99555 / 99569 / 99576 / 99580 / 99628 / 99636 / 99678 /
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