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Mariposa County, California

5100 Bullion Street, 2nd Floor
Mariposa, California 95338

Tel: 209-966-3222
Fax: 209-966-5147

County Website: Mariposa county
Assessor Website: Mariposa county assessor

Mariposa County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

If your opinion of the value of your property differs from the Assessors appraisal, by all means, discuss it with the Assessors Office.
After talking with the Assessors Office, if you still find a significant difference between their appraisal and what you feel the value is, you may file an application for a hearing.
Complete the necessary form and mail to: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 784 Mariposa, CA 95338
There is no fee for the filing of an appeal.
Applications must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within the filing period. Applications postmarked by the last day of the filing period are considered to be filed timely
For Regular assessments, the period is from July 2 to November 30, of each year for all real and personal property assessments.
For Supplemental assessments, the period is no later than 60 days of the mailing date printed on the Supplemental notice or tax bill, or the postmark date of the notice or tax bill, whichever is later.
The application must show your opinion of the full value, and the reason you believe the Assessor’s value is incorrect.
After you file an application, the Clerk of the Board will schedule a hearing and notify you in writing of the time and place. Generally, the notice is sent forty-five (45) days prior to the hearing date.
The applicant, or the agent authorized by the applicant, must be present at the hearing. If the applicant was properly notified of the time and place of the hearing, and is not present, the application must be denied for non-appearance.

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Acting on the evidence presented at the hearing, the Board will determine the full value of the property.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Mariposa County

Homes in Mariposa county have a median home value of $290,651.

Mariposa county home values are ranked 37 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, Mariposa county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~123%.

California Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Mariposa county is $50,960.

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

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Mariposa county's population has grown from 14,302 in 1990 to 17,131 in 2020, an increase of 20% 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.

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

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Mariposa County California Cities

Catheys Valley, Coulterville, El Portal, Fish Camp, Hornitos, Mariposa, Midpines, Yosemite Lodge

Mariposa County California Zipcodes

93623 / 95306 / 95311 / 95318 / 95325 / 95338 / 95345 / 95389 /

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