Marin County
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Marin County, California
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 325
San Rafael, California 94903
Tel: 415-473-6358
Fax: 415-473-6542
County Website: Marin county
Assessor Website: Marin county assessor
Marin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- You are urged to discuss the basis of your assessment with the Assessors staff.
- If you do not agree as to the taxable value, you may file an Assessment Appeal Application.
- You must file a separate Assessment Appeal Application form for each Assessors Parcel or Property Identification number.
- After filing within the deadline you may still attempt to reach agreement with the Assessor anytime up to the date set for the Assessment Appeals Board hearing.
- Complete an application. You may print before or after filling out the form, which requires a blue ink signature before submitting.
- You may also pick up a form at the Assessment Appeals Board office located at the Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 329, San Rafael, California, or the form may be requested by contacting the Assessment Appeals Board office at (415) 473-7345
- In preparing for your hearing, you must make value adjustments for differences between your property and that of each comparable sale presented.
- There is a $50 non-refundable processing fee for each Application. Payment can be made by check or money order payable to
- Assessment Appeal Applications for the regular assessment period must be filed between July 2 and November 30 of each year by 5:00 p.m. Assessment changes made outside of the regular assessment period; i.e., supplemental, roll change, escape, must be filed no later than 60 days after the date of mailing of the tax bill
- After filing an application you will receive a Notice of Hearing and a Hearing Date Confirmation [PDF] by mail 45 days prior to the hearing. You MUST complete and return the Hearing Date Confirmation Notice by fax, U.S. mail, email or in person at least 21 days before your scheduled hearing.
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If you fail to appear at a scheduled hearing, your application will be denied for lack of an appearance and you may refile an appeal during the next regular filing period in accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code Section 80.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Marin county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Marin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Marin 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. Marin 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 Marin 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 Marin 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 Marin 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 Marin 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 Marin county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Marin County
Homes in Marin county have a median home value of $1,053,020.
Marin county home values are ranked 4 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, Marin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~706%.
The median household income in Marin county is $121,671.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Marin 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.
Marin county's population has grown from 230,096 in 1990 to 262,321 in 2020, an increase of 14% 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.
Marin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for California and the United States.
Marin County California Cities
Belvedere, Bolinas, Civic Center, Corte Madera, Dillon Beach, Fairfax, Forest Knolls, Inverness, Kentfield, Lagunitas, Larkspur, Marshall, Mill Valley, Nicasio, Novato, Olema, Point Reyes Stat, San Anselmo, San Geronimo, San Quentin, San Rafael, Sausalito, Stinson Beach, Tomales, Woodacre
Marin County California Zipcodes
94901 / 94903 / 94904 / 94920 / 94924 / 94925 / 94929 / 94930 / 94933 / 94937 / 94938 / 94939 / 94940 / 94941 / 94945 / 94946 / 94947 / 94949 / 94950 / 94956 / 94960 / 94963 / 94964 / 94965 / 94970 / 94971 / 94973 /
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