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Alameda County, California

County of Alameda Administration Building 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, California 94612

Tel: 510-208-9770

County Website: Alameda county
Assessor Website: Alameda county assessor

Alameda County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

  1. Understand what you are appealing by spending time reading all the information provided with your tax bill, tax notice, or supplemental assessment notice
  2. If you have questions about your assessments, you need to contact the Alameda county assessors office before filing an appeal to know how the value has been determined and other relevant appraisal information.
  3. Call the Alameda county assessment appeals board or clerk of the board at 510-272-6352 or visit www.acgov.org/clerk/assessment.htm to obtain the proper application form
  4. Fill out the application changed assessment form correctly and read the instructions very carefully.
  5. File the completed application for changed assessment form with the Clerk of the Board, Administration Bldg. 5th Floor, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland 94612.
  6. When your application is accepted, prepare for you hearing by gathering admissible evidence that you will bring to the hearing to support your position.
  7. After receiving your properly completed application, the clerk of your appeals board will schedule a hearing and you will be notified of your hearing date at least 45 days in advance.
  8. Attend your hearing or be represented by someone thoroughly familiar with the facts of your appeal on the specified date.
  9. The Appeals Board then determines the value of the property in question based on the evidences presented. A decision may be annouced at the hearing, or in case of a need for deliberation, the clerk will mail a written decision to you.
  10. You may be entitled to a property tax refund or file a claim for refund if the value of your property is reduced and you have paid for your tax based on the original value.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Alameda county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Alameda county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Alameda 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. Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Alameda County

Homes in Alameda county have a median home value of $823,575.

Alameda county home values are ranked 5 out of 58 counties in the state of California for median home price. The average median home value in California is $342,213. Modoc county has the lowest median price at $154,850. San Mateo county has the highest median price at $1,162,670.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Alameda county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~530%.

California Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Alameda county is $104,888.

Compared to the state of California and the United States, Alameda county's median household income is higher than the state of California's average median household income of $71,109 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Alameda county's population has grown from 1,304,347 in 1990 to 1,682,353 in 2020, an increase of 29% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of California's population has grown from 29,811,427 in 1990 to 39,538,223 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.

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

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Alameda County California Cities

Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Coast Guard Isla, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Kensington, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Union City

Alameda County California Zipcodes

94501 / 94502 / 94536 / 94538 / 94539 / 94541 / 94542 / 94544 / 94545 / 94546 / 94550 / 94552 / 94555 / 94560 / 94566 / 94568 / 94577 / 94578 / 94579 / 94580 / 94586 / 94587 / 94588 / 94601 / 94602 / 94603 / 94605 / 94606 / 94607 / 94608 / 94609 / 94610 / 94611 / 94612 / 94618 / 94619 / 94621 / 94702 / 94703 / 94704 / 94705 / 94706 / 94707 / 94708 / 94709 / 94710 /

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