Apache County
Apache County, Arizona
75 West Cleveland
St. Johns, Arizona 85936
Tel: 928-337-7624
Fax: 928-337-3386
County Website: Apache county
Assessor Website: Apache county assessor
Apache County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Show your house is valued less than the value the assessor believes.
- Upon receiving your home assessment, your county will offer you a predetermined window in which to appeal. These can vary significantly from 30 to 90 days so your county appeal deadline is the first thing you want to determine.
- The fastest and most convenient method to file an appeal in Apache County is to do so on the website of your county, town or city.
- The first step in the procedure is to ensure that your regional tax assessor has included the proper property info to start with. In many cases, facts on your home may be incorrect such as, homes have been raised with basements that don’t exist; such examples are wrong and could lead to your home value being lowered right away.
The cost of an appeal varies could be as little as $10 to $100, depending on where you live.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Apache county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Apache county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Apache 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. Apache 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 Apache 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 Apache 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 Apache 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 Apache 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 Apache county Arizona tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Apache County
Homes in Apache county have a median home value of $69,400.
Apache county home values are ranked 15 out of 15 counties in the state of Arizona for median home price. The average median home value in Arizona is $152,432. Apache county has the lowest median price at $69,400. Maricopa county has the highest median price at $276,445.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Apache county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-47%.
The median household income in Apache county is $33,967.
Compared to the state of Arizona and the United States, Apache county's median household income is lower than the state of Arizona's average median household income of $51,104 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Apache county's population has grown from 61,591 in 1990 to 66,021 in 2020, an increase of 7.2% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Arizona's population has grown from 3,665,339 in 1990 to 7,151,502 in 2020, an increase of 95% 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.
Apache county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Arizona and the United States.
Apache County Arizona Cities
Alpine, Blue Gap, Chambers, Chinle, Concho, Dennehotso, Eagar, Fort Defiance, Ganado, Greer, Houck, Lukachukai, Lupton, Many Farms, Mc Nary, Nazlini, Nutrioso, Red Valley, Rock Point, Round Rock, Saint Johns, Saint Michaels, Sanders, Sawmill, Springerville, Teec Nos Pos, Tsaile, Vernon, Window Rock
Apache County Arizona Zipcodes
85920 / 85924 / 85925 / 85927 / 85930 / 85932 / 85936 / 85938 / 85940 / 86502 / 86503 / 86504 / 86505 / 86506 / 86507 / 86508 / 86511 / 86512 / 86514 / 86515 / 86520 / 86535 / 86538 / 86540 / 86544 / 86545 / 86547 / 86549 / 86556 / 87328 /
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