Tuolumne County
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Tuolumne County, California
2 South Green St.
Sonora, California 95370
Tel: 209-533-5511
Fax: 209-533-5674
County Website: Tuolumne county
Assessor Website: Tuolumne county assessor
Tuolumne County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you disagree with the assessed value of either real or personal property, you can discuss it with a member of our appraisal staff at 209-533-5535.
- You may also request an informal review of your assessment by submitting a Request for Review Application.
- You also have the right to file an Application for Changed Assessment with the Board of Supervisors
- Applications regarding the annual assessment roll must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors between July 2 and November 30.
- Applications regarding supplemental assessments must be filed within 60 days of the mailing of the supplemental tax bill.
- For an application form, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 209-533-5521, or download the Application for Changed Assessment.
- After an application is filed, a hearing will be held and the board will then make a determination of the value based on the evidence presented by both parties.
- A separate Application for Changed Assessment must be filed for each parcel.
- Once the application has been filed and accepted by the Clerk of the Board, a hearing date will be set, at which time the applicant will be notified by mail at least 45 days in advance of the date of the hearing.
URLs
- https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1807
- https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/730/Property-Tax-Assessment-Appeals
- https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/732/Decline-in-Value-Assessment-Appeals
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Tuolumne county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Tuolumne county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Tuolumne 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. Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Tuolumne County
Homes in Tuolumne county have a median home value of $310,812.
Tuolumne county home values are ranked 34 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, Tuolumne county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~138%.
The median household income in Tuolumne county is $60,509.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Tuolumne 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.
Tuolumne county's population has grown from 48,456 in 1990 to 55,620 in 2020, an increase of 15% 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.
Tuolumne county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for California and the United States.
Tuolumne County California Cities
Big Oak Flat, Cold Springs, Columbia, Groveland, Jamestown, La Grange, Mi Wuk Village, Pinecrest, Sonora, Soulsbyville, Tuolumne, Twain Harte
Tuolumne County California Zipcodes
95305 / 95310 / 95321 / 95327 / 95329 / 95335 / 95346 / 95364 / 95370 / 95372 / 95379 / 95383 /
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