Shasta County
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Shasta County, California
1450 Court St
Redding, California 96001
Tel: 530-225-5561
Fax: 530-229-8238
County Website: Shasta county
Assessor Website: Shasta county assessor
Shasta County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The first step when questioning your assessed value would be to contact the Assessors office at 225-3600 and request an informal review of your property.
- File the application within the specified time.
- Be sure all questions are answered on the application and it is properly signed or it may be considered invalid and not be accepted.
- Be sure you or your authorized agent appears at the scheduled hearing.
- Be prepared to present independent evidence to support your opinion.
- The assessment appeal application must be filed with the Clerk of the Board no later than November 30 of each year for assessments on the regular tax roll.
- For assessments on the supplemental tax roll, escaped assessments or other assessments made outside the regular assessment period, you have 60 days from the date of official notification of the assessment to file an appeal.
- The necessary forms are available from the Clerk of the Board, 1450 Court St., Suite 308B, Redding, CA 96001, (530) 225-5550.
- You will be notified in writing by the Clerk of the Board, a minimum of 45 days before the hearings, of the time and place scheduled for your appeal.
- Should you decide prior to the hearing not to pursue your appeal, you should withdraw your application by submitting a written request to the Clerk of the Board.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Shasta county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Shasta county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Shasta 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. Shasta 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 Shasta 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 Shasta 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 Shasta 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 Shasta 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 Shasta county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Shasta County
Homes in Shasta county have a median home value of $259,332.
Shasta county home values are ranked 44 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, Shasta county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~99%.
The median household income in Shasta county is $57,139.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Shasta 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.
Shasta county's population has grown from 147,036 in 1990 to 182,155 in 2020, an increase of 24% 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.
Shasta county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for California and the United States.
Shasta County California Cities
Anderson, Bella Vista, Big Bend, Burney, Cassel, Castella, Cottonwood, Fall River Mills, French Gulch, Hat Creek, Igo, Lakehead, Mcarthur, Millville, Montgomery Creek, Oak Run, Old Station, Palo Cedro, Redding, Round Mountain, Shasta, Shasta Lake, Shingletown, Whiskeytown, Whitmore, Wildwood
Shasta County California Zipcodes
96001 / 96002 / 96003 / 96007 / 96008 / 96011 / 96013 / 96016 / 96017 / 96019 / 96022 / 96028 / 96033 / 96040 / 96047 / 96051 / 96056 / 96062 / 96065 / 96069 / 96071 / 96073 / 96076 / 96084 / 96087 / 96088 / 96095 / 96096 /
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