Plumas County
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Plumas County, California
520 Main Street
Room 309
Quincy, California 95971
Tel: 530-283-6446
Fax: 530-283-6288
County Website: Plumas county
Assessor Website: Plumas county assessor
Plumas County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you disagree with the taxable value of your property, you may request a review of your assessment.
- If the review of your property assessment is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may have the opportunity to file an assessment appeal
- The AAB considers all evidence presented by the property owner and the assessor at a formal hearing
- After hearing evidence, the AAB then establishes the value of the property in question.
- Assessment appeals must be filed with the Plumas County clerk of the Board of Equalization at: 520 Main Street Room 309 Quincy, CA 95971
- If you have questions about filing an assessment appeal or would like an application, please view our answers to frequently asked questions or contact the county clerk of the Board of Equalization at (530) 283-6170
- You must file an application for reduced assessment no later than 60 days from the date of mailing of this notice.
- You must file an application for reduced assessment during the regular equalization period, between July 2 through November 30
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Plumas county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Plumas county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Plumas 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. Plumas 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 Plumas 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 Plumas 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 Plumas 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 Plumas 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 Plumas county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Plumas County
Homes in Plumas county have a median home value of $256,798.
Plumas county home values are ranked 45 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, Plumas county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~97%.
The median household income in Plumas county is $57,233.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Plumas 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.
Plumas county's population has grown from 19,739 in 1990 to 19,790 in 2020, an increase of 0.3% 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.
Plumas county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for California and the United States.
Plumas County California Cities
Canyondam, Chester, Chilcoot, Clio, Crescent Mills, Cromberg, Greenville, Meadow Valley, Portola, Quincy, Taylorsville, Twain
Plumas County California Zipcodes
95923 / 95934 / 95947 / 95956 / 95971 / 95983 / 95984 / 96020 / 96103 / 96105 / 96106 / 96122 /
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