Humboldt County

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Humboldt County, California

825 5th Street
Eureka, California 95501

Tel: 707-445-7266
Fax: 707-445-7299

County Website: Humboldt county
Assessor Website: Humboldt county assessor

Humboldt County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. A property owner provides Assessor with facts or evidence that they feel justify a reduction in value and requests a review of the propertys value or the Assessor may initiate the review if the reduction is discovered independently
2. Appraisal staff reviews the property owners comparable sales and other market data, estimates the property’s market value as of January 1st and then compares this market value to the propertys current Prop 13 factored base year value
3. If the January 1 market value is below factored Proposition 13 value, then Assessed value is lowered to market value for next fiscal year, Owner is notified of reduced value
4. If January 1 market value is higher than factored Proposition 13 value, then No change in assessed value is made, Owner is notified that value will not be reduced
5. If owner still feels value should be reduced, then owner may file an assessment appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board, from July 2 through November 30 each year
6. Appeals Board hears evidence from owner and Assessor; board then determines proper assessed value

URLs

• https://humboldtgov.org/230/Property-Assessment-Inquiry
• https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/230

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Humboldt County

Homes in Humboldt county have a median home value of $329,698.

Humboldt county home values are ranked 31 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, Humboldt county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~152%.

The median household income in Humboldt county is $49,235.

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

Humboldt county's population has grown from 119,118 in 1990 to 136,463 in 2020, an increase of 15% 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.

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

Humboldt County California Cities

Alderpoint, Bayside, Blocksburg, Blue Lake, Carlotta, Eureka, Ferndale, Fields Landing, Fortuna, Garberville, Honeydew, Hoopa, Hydesville, Kneeland, Korbel, Loleta, Mc Kinleyville, Miranda, Myers Flat, Orick, Orleans, Petrolia, Phillipsville, Redcrest, Redway, Rio Dell, Ruth, Samoa, Scotia, Weott, Westhaven, Whitethorn, Willow Creek

Humboldt County California Zipcodes

95501 / 95502 / 95503 / 95511 / 95514 / 95521 / 95524 / 95525 / 95526 / 95528 / 95536 / 95537 / 95540 / 95542 / 95545 / 95546 / 95547 / 95549 / 95550 / 95551 / 95553 / 95554 / 95555 / 95556 / 95558 / 95559 / 95560 / 95562 / 95564 / 95565 / 95569 / 95570 / 95571 / 95573 / 95589 /

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