Sitka County
Sitka County, Alaska
100 Lincoln St. 3rd Floor
Sitka, Alaska 99835
Tel: 907-747-1812
Fax: 907-747-7403
County Website: Sitka county
Assessor Website: Sitka county assessor
Sitka County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- All appeals must be filed with the Assessing Office specifying the grounds for the appeal within 30 days from the date the assessment notice was mail
- Appeals must be complete, signed, and presented on the prescribed form.
- Appeal forms are available on the City and Borough website or at the Assessing office at 100 Lincoln St.
- The Assessor will contact you to discuss the issue and review the details of your property.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Sitka county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Sitka county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Sitka 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. Sitka 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 Sitka 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 Sitka 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 Sitka 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 Sitka 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 Sitka county Alaska tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Sitka County
Homes in Sitka county have a median home value of $364,125.
Sitka county home values are ranked 1 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, Sitka county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~179%.
The median household income in Sitka county is $81,708.
Compared to the state of Alaska and the United States, Sitka county's median household income is higher than the state of Alaska's average median household income of $68,500 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
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