Ventura County
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Ventura County, California
800 S. Victoria Ave
Ventura, California 93009
Tel: 805-654-5000
Fax: 805-645-1305
County Website: Ventura county
Assessor Website: Ventura county assessor
Ventura County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you disagree with an assessment made by the Assessor, you have the right to appeal that assessment to the Assessment Appeals Board by filing an Assessment Appeal Application.
- We recommend that you first discuss your situation with a member of the Assessors staff
- You may still disagree with an assessment made by the Assessor and if it is during the open filing period between July 2nd - September 15th, you can file an Assessment Appeal Application with the Clerk of the Appeals Board
- An accepted application filed with the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board of Ventura County, allows you the right to hearing before either the Assessment Appeals Board or a Hearing Officer.
- Once an Assessment Appeal Application has been filed and accepted with the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board, a hearing date will be set.
- You will need to gather data and evidence to support your opinion of value to present during the scheduled hearing
- For guidance on how to prepare for an appeal, you may contact the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board at (805) 654-2251.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Ventura county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Ventura county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Ventura 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. Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura county California tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Ventura County
Homes in Ventura county have a median home value of $606,694.
Ventura county home values are ranked 13 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, Ventura county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~364%.
The median household income in Ventura county is $89,295.
Compared to the state of California and the United States, Ventura county's median household income is higher than the state of California's average median household income of $71,109 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Ventura county's population has grown from 669,016 in 1990 to 843,843 in 2020, an increase of 26% 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.
Ventura county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for California and the United States.
Ventura County California Cities
Bardsdale, Camarillo, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak View, Ojai, Oxnard, Piru, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Santa Paula, Santa Susana, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village
Ventura County California Zipcodes
91320 / 91360 / 91361 / 91362 / 93001 / 93003 / 93004 / 93010 / 93012 / 93015 / 93021 / 93022 / 93023 / 93030 / 93033 / 93035 / 93040 / 93041 / 93060 / 93063 / 93065 / 93066 /
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