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Merced County, California

2222 M Street
Merced, California 95340

Tel: 209-385-7434
Fax: 209-725-3535

County Website: Merced county
Assessor Website: Merced county assessor

Merced County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

There is a $30.00 non-refundable Filing Fee for each Assessment Appeal Application filed.
For regular appeals, filing period is between July 2 and November 30
For supplemental appeals, filing period is within 60 days after the mailing date printed on the Tax Bill, or the postmark date of the notice/tax bill, whichever is later.
One Assessment Appeal Application is required for each parcel.
If you disagree with the value established by the Assessor, you can appeal that value to the Assessment Appeals Board
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.
The Application must be filed within the specified time frame.
You may still attempt to reach an agreement with the Assessor anytime up to the date set for the Assessment Appeals Board hearing

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Merced County

Homes in Merced county have a median home value of $267,536.

Merced county home values are ranked 42 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, Merced county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~105%.

California Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Merced county is $56,330.

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

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Merced county's population has grown from 178,403 in 1990 to 281,202 in 2020, an increase of 58% 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.

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

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Merced County California Cities

Atwater, Ballico, Cressey, Delhi, Dos Palos, El Nido, Gustine, Hilmar, Le Grand, Livingston, Los Banos, Merced, Planada, Red Top, Snelling, South Dos Palos, Stevinson, Winton

Merced County California Zipcodes

93620 / 93635 / 93665 / 95301 / 95303 / 95312 / 95315 / 95317 / 95322 / 95324 / 95333 / 95334 / 95340 / 95348 / 95365 / 95369 / 95374 / 95388 /

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