Nevada County
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Nevada County, California
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California 95959
Tel: 530-265-1218
Fax: 530-265-9842
County Website: Nevada county
Assessor Website: Nevada county assessor
Nevada County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you believe your assessed value is higher than the market value of your property as of January 1, you may contact our office for an informal review of the assessed value. There is no charge for this service.
- Once the informal review is completed and you still believe your assessed value is more than the market value as of January 1 as determined by the Assessor, you may also file an Assessment Appeal Application with the Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board
- The form and further information regarding your appeal rights can be obtained from https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/733/Clerk-of-the-Board
- The assessment appeal period is July 2 through November 30 in Nevada County.
- The supplemental assessment appeal filing period is open upon enrollment of the supplemental value and closes 60 days from the date of enrollment.
- It is very important to understand that filing an assessment appeal does not relieve an owner of the responsibility for paying any outstanding tax bill.
URLs
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/132
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/733/Clerk-of-the-Board
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Nevada county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Nevada county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Nevada 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. Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Nevada County
Homes in Nevada county have a median home value of $442,855.
Nevada county home values are ranked 21 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, Nevada county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~239%.
The median household income in Nevada county is $68,333.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Nevada 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.
Nevada county's population has grown from 78,510 in 1990 to 102,241 in 2020, an increase of 30% 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.
Nevada county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for California and the United States.
Nevada County California Cities
Grass Valley, Nevada City, North San Juan, Penn Valley, Rough And Ready, Smartville, Truckee, Washington
Nevada County California Zipcodes
95945 / 95946 / 95949 / 95959 / 95960 / 95975 / 95977 / 95986 / 96161 /
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