Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Idaho
210 Courthouse Way
Rigby, Idaho 83442
Tel: 208-745-6313
Fax: 208-745-9397
County Website: Jefferson county
Assessor Website: Jefferson county assessor
Jefferson County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you feel that your assessed value is higher than what your property would sell for on the open market, then we encourage you to submit market information to support your position at the Assessors office.
- If you are not satisfied with the final assessment of value, it is your right to file an appeal with the Jefferson County Board of Equalization.
- Please return the completed appeal form to the Jefferson County Clerks Office, 210 Courthouse Way, Suite 100, Rigby, ID 83442.
- Completed forms must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on the date indicated on the assessment notice.
- Anything brought in during the hearing will not be accepted.
- Anything that is being presented must be turned in with the Assessment Appeal Form prior to the hearing.
- For more information about the appeals process, please contact the Assessors office at 208-745-9215
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Jefferson county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Jefferson county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Jefferson 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. Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson county Idaho tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Jefferson County
Homes in Jefferson county have a median home value of $223,968.
Jefferson county home values are ranked 12 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, Jefferson county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~71%.
The median household income in Jefferson county is $65,577.
Compared to the state of Idaho and the United States, Jefferson county's median household income is higher than the state of Idaho's average median household income of $51,887 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Jefferson county's population has grown from 16,543 in 1990 to 30,891 in 2020, an increase of 87% 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.
Jefferson county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Idaho and the United States.
Jefferson County Idaho Cities
Hamer, Lewisville, Menan, Monteview, Rigby, Roberts, Terreton
Jefferson County Idaho Zipcodes
83425 / 83431 / 83434 / 83435 / 83442 / 83444 / 83450 /
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