Lake County
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Lake County, California
255 North Forbes St
Lakeport, California 95453
Tel: 707-263-2580
Fax: 707-263-3703
County Website: Lake county
Assessor Website: Lake county assessor
Lake County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- A non-refundable application processing fee of $35 per application for residential property up to three (3) units and $100 per application for all other property types will be charged and must be included at the time of filing the application.
- Payment can be made by check or money order, payable to: County of Lake. Applications submitted without the fee will not be processed.
- Regular Assessment filing dates are July 2 through November 30th.
- Supplemental Assessment filing dates are within 60 days after the mailing date printed on the supplemental notice or supplemental tax bill, or the postmark date of the notice or tax bill, whichever is later.
- Appeals submitted outside of the dates above will be returned.
- Appeals which are not settled with the Assessor-Recorders office will be scheduled to appear before the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Lake County Local Board of Equalization.
- The Board of Equalization is required to find the Full Cash Value of the property from the evidence presented at the hearing.
- The Applicant or duly appointed Agent must personally appear at the hearing or the application will be denied, unless a stipulation has already been fully executed in this matter.
- For questions regarding this matter, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office at (707) 263-2368.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lake county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lake county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Lake 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. Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lake County
Homes in Lake county have a median home value of $237,977.
Lake county home values are ranked 47 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, Lake county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~82%.
The median household income in Lake county is $49,254.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Lake 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.
Lake county's population has grown from 50,631 in 1990 to 68,163 in 2020, an increase of 35% 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.
Lake county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for California and the United States.
Lake County California Cities
Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake Park, Glenhaven, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Loch Lomond, Lower Lake, Lucerne, Middletown, Nice, Upper Lake, Witter Springs
Lake County California Zipcodes
95422 / 95423 / 95424 / 95426 / 95443 / 95451 / 95453 / 95457 / 95458 / 95461 / 95464 / 95485 / 95493 /
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