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Butte County, California

25 County Center Drive
Oroville, California 95965

Tel: 530-552-3800
Fax: 530-538-7991

County Website: Butte county
Assessor Website: Butte county assessor

Butte County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

If there is a difference of opinion over the value of a property, the owner should contact the Assessors Office to file an Application for Appraisal Review.
If there is still a difference of opinion after the assessment, the property owner has the right to file an assessment appeal
File a Regular Assessment from July 2 through November 30.
File a Supplemental Assessment no later than 60 days after the date on which the assessee was notified by Supplemental Assessment Notice
Assessment Appeals are filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in Oroville.
Assessment information may be obtained by calling the Assessors office (530) 538-7721
A notice of Hearing will be mailed forty-five (45) days prior to the hearing date. If you wish a notice of hearing to be sent to co-owners, you must include their names and addresses with the application.
If you decide not to pursue your appeal, you may withdraw your application in writing prior to your scheduled hearing date
Download the Butte County Assessment Appeals Board Rules and Notice of Procedure to help you understand the local rules

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Butte County

Homes in Butte county have a median home value of $299,312.

Butte county home values are ranked 36 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, Butte county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~129%.

California Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Butte county is $54,972.

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

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Butte county's population has grown from 182,120 in 1990 to 211,632 in 2020, an increase of 16% 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.

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

Butte County California Cities

Bangor, Berry Creek, Biggs, Butte Meadows, Chico, Clipper Mills, Cohasset, Durham, Forbestown, Gridley, Magalia, Oroville, Palermo, Paradise, Pulga, Richardson Sprin, Richvale, Stirling City

Butte County California Zipcodes

95914 / 95916 / 95917 / 95926 / 95928 / 95930 / 95938 / 95941 / 95942 / 95948 / 95954 / 95965 / 95966 / 95968 / 95969 / 95973 / 95974 / 95978 /

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