Franklin County
Franklin County, Florida
33 Market Street, Suite 305
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Tel: 850-653-9783
County Website: Franklin county
Assessor Website: Franklin county assessor
Franklin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- You can present facts that support your claim and the property appraiser can present facts that support the correctness of the assessment.
- To request a conference, contact your county property appraiser
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Franklin county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Franklin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Franklin 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. Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin county Florida tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Franklin County
Homes in Franklin county have a median home value of $194,094.
Franklin county home values are ranked 30 out of 67 counties in the state of Florida for median home price. The average median home value in Florida is $172,194. Glades county has the lowest median price at $74,319. Monroe county has the highest median price at $558,287.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Franklin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~49%.
The median household income in Franklin county is $48,814.
Compared to the state of Florida and the United States, Franklin county's median household income is lower than the state of Florida's average median household income of $53,012 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Franklin county's population has grown from 8,967 in 1990 to 12,451 in 2020, an increase of 39% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Florida's population has grown from 12,938,071 in 1990 to 21,538,187 in 2020, an increase of 66% 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.
Franklin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Florida and greater than the population change for United States.
Franklin County Florida Cities
Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Lanark Village, Saint George Isl
Franklin County Florida Zipcodes
32320 / 32322 / 32323 / 32328 /
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