Stanislaus County, California

1010 10th St.
Suite 6800
Modesto, California 95354

Tel: 209-525-6333
Fax: 209-544-6226

County Website: Stanislaus county
Assessor Website: Stanislaus county assessor

Stanislaus County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Prior to filing your appeal 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.
After filing within the deadline, you may still attempt to reach an agreement with the Assessor anytime up to the date set for the Assessment Appeals Board hearing.
Applications for Changed Assessment forms are available at the Assessment Appeals office at 1010 10th Street, Suite 6700, online or if you wish to receive an application by mail, you may call our office at (209) 525-6414 and request an application.
There is a $30.00 non-refundable processing fee for each Assessment Appeal Application submitted.
Appeals on regular assessments must be filed between July 2nd and November 30th
Appeals on supplemental assessments must be filed no later than 60 days after the date of mailing printed on the tax bill or the postmark, whichever is later.
One Assessment Appeal Application is required for each parcel.
You will receive an acknowledgment letter giving you the Application Number of your appeal. This letter states that you will receive a notice of hearing not less than 45 days prior to the date of your hearing.
Attendance to the hearing is mandatory. If you choose not to attend your hearing, your appeal will be denied due to lack of appearance and no value change will occur.

URLs

It may be possible to resolve your appeal with the Assessor (209) 525-6461 without a hearing.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Stanislaus County

Homes in Stanislaus county have a median home value of $312,323.

Stanislaus county home values are ranked 33 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, Stanislaus county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~139%.

California Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Stanislaus county is $62,873.

Compared to the state of California and the United States, Stanislaus 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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Stanislaus county's population has grown from 370,522 in 1990 to 552,878 in 2020, an increase of 49% 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.

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

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Stanislaus County California Cities

Ceres, Crows Landing, Denair, Hickman, Hughson, Keyes, Knights Ferry, Modesto, Newman, Patterson, Riverbank, Salida, Turlock, Vernalis, Waterford, Westley

Stanislaus County California Zipcodes

95307 / 95313 / 95316 / 95323 / 95326 / 95328 / 95350 / 95351 / 95354 / 95355 / 95356 / 95357 / 95358 / 95360 / 95361 / 95363 / 95367 / 95368 / 95380 / 95382 / 95385 / 95386 / 95387 /

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