Napa County
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Napa County, California
1195 Third Street
Napa, California 94559
Tel: 707-253-4247
Fax: 707-259-8149
Napa County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The first thing a property owner should do if they do not understand or do not agree with a change in value to their property is to contact the Assessors office directly to discuss the matter.
- Since there are deadlines for filing appeals (July 2 through November 30 for the regular assessment roll or 60 days from the date of notice if a supplemental or escape assessment), we often recommend that the owner file a protective appeal pending our ability to review the value
- During these reviews, we often find that we can agree on an adjustment, and, if a protective appeal has been filed, we then prepare a stipulation which is approved by the Assessment Appeals Board and no hearing is held
- When, after a review, the property owner does not accept the rationale for our value change or we do not believe the additional information the property owner brings us justifies an adjustment to our initial value, we then recommend that the owner pursue the application for changed assessment (also known as an appeal) with our local Assessment Appeals Board
- At the time of the hearing before the Assessment Appeals Board, we present the defense of our appraisal which we usually have shared with the property owner who also presents their case
- The Assessment Appeals Board then decides whether to uphold our value, adopt the owners requested value or set a value somewhere in between
- The hearings are informal and in most cases the applicant presents their own case without needing an attorney, a fee appraiser or any outside assistance.
- There is a fee for preparation of findings.
The fact that an appeal is pending does not relieve the owner of the obligation of paying all taxes on the appropriate due dates.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Napa county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Napa county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Napa county at 707-253-4247 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. 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. Napa 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 Napa 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 Napa 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 Napa 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 Napa 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 Napa county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Napa County
Homes in Napa county have a median home value of $662,785.
Napa county home values are ranked 8 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, Napa county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~407%.
The median household income in Napa county is $92,219.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Napa 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.
Napa county's population has grown from 110,765 in 1990 to 138,019 in 2020, an increase of 25% 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.
Napa county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for California and the United States.
Napa County California Cities
Angwin, Calistoga, Deer Park, Napa, Pope Valley, Saint Helena, Spanish Flat, Yountville
Napa County California Zipcodes
94508 / 94515 / 94558 / 94559 / 94567 / 94574 / 94576 / 94599 /
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