Imperial County

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Imperial County, California

940 W. Main St.
El Centro, California 92243

Tel: 442-265-1076
Fax: 442-265-1091

County Website: Imperial county
Assessor Website: Imperial county assessor

Imperial County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. First, you should contact your county assessors office. Many county assessors request that you complete a short informal assessment or appraisal review form providing them with data to support why you believe your property value is lower than your assessed value.
2. The county assessors staff will then review this information and may concur with the information you have submitted.
3. However, if a difference of opinion of value still exists after reviewing pertinent information, you may appeal the assessed value to the county assessment appeals board.
4. If a property owner has discussed his assessment with our office and still feels that his property is over-assessed, he or she may file a formal assessment appeal.
5. Appeals on regular assessments must be filed between July 2 and November 30
6. Appeals on supplemental assessments must be filed within 60 days of the date of the Supplemental Assessment Notice
7. The Assessment Appeals Board considers all evidence presented by the property owner and the Assessor at a formal hearing
8. The Assessment Appeals Board then determines the value of the property in question
9. If the Board orders a decline in value, this reduction applies only to the tax bill for the year in which the application was filed. Other years and future years require additional filings.
10. All appeals must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 940 W. Main St., Suite 209, El Centro, CA 92243. Their office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and closed from 12:00 P.M to 1:00 P.M. Monday through Friday

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Imperial County

Homes in Imperial county have a median home value of $200,987.

Imperial county home values are ranked 57 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, Imperial county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~54%.

The median household income in Imperial county is $46,222.

Compared to the state of California and the United States, Imperial 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.

Imperial county's population has grown from 109,303 in 1990 to 179,702 in 2020, an increase of 64% 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.

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

Imperial County California Cities

Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Felicity, Heber, Holtville, Imperial, Niland, Ocotillo, Palo Verde, Salton City, Seeley, Westmorland

Imperial County California Zipcodes

92227 / 92231 / 92233 / 92243 / 92249 / 92250 / 92251 / 92257 / 92259 / 92266 / 92273 / 92275 / 92281 / 92283 /

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