Bear Lake County
Bear Lake County, Idaho
30 N Main St
PO Box 190
Paris, Idaho 83261
Tel: 208-945-2212
County Website: Bear Lake county
Assessor Website: Bear Lake county assessor
Bear Lake County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Complete the board of equalization appeal form owner statement at https://www.bearlakecounty.info/uploads/2/8/6/7/28674675/board-of-equalization-form.pdf
- Include the owners opinion of market value versus Bear Lake Countys Assessed value for land, improvements, and other.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Bear Lake county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Bear Lake county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Bear Lake 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. Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake county Idaho tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Bear Lake County
Homes in Bear Lake county have a median home value of $152,747.
Bear Lake county home values are ranked 36 out of 44 counties in the state of Idaho for median home price. The average median home value in Idaho is $180,248. Shoshone county has the lowest median price at $131,662. Blaine county has the highest median price at $483,095.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Bear Lake county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~17%.
The median household income in Bear Lake county is $52,829.
Compared to the state of Idaho and the United States, Bear Lake county's median household income is higher than the state of Idaho's average median household income of $51,887 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Bear Lake county's population has grown from 6,084 in 1990 to 6,372 in 2020, an increase of 4.7% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Idaho's population has grown from 1,006,734 in 1990 to 1,839,106 in 2020, an increase of 83% 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.
Bear Lake county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Idaho and the United States.
Bear Lake County Idaho Cities
Bern, Bloomington, Fish Haven, Geneva, Georgetown, Montpelier, Paris, Saint Charles
Bear Lake County Idaho Zipcodes
83220 / 83223 / 83238 / 83239 / 83254 / 83261 / 83272 / 83287 /
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