Nez Perce County
Nez Perce County, Idaho
1230 Main Street
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
Tel: 208-799-3195
Fax: 208-799-3037
County Website: Nez Perce county
Assessor Website: Nez Perce county assessor
Nez Perce County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you feel your assessed value is higher than what your property would sell for on the open market, we encourage you to contact the Assessors office.
- The appraiser assigned to assess your property will consider any evidence you wish to submit.
- If you are not satisfied with the final assessment of value, it is your right as a property owner to file an appeal with the Nez Perce County Board Of Equalization.
- Appeal forms are available at the Nez Perce County Commissioners Office, 1225 Idaho St., 2nd Floor, Lewiston ID 83501.
- Completed forms must be filed with the Nez Perce County Commissioners Office on or before the 4th Monday of June at 5:00 p.m.
- When presenting an appeal to the Board, the burden of proof is on the taxpayer. The value determined by the Assessor is presumed to be correct.
- Please have five (5) copies of your appeal presentation/documentation; your original, as well as a copy for each Commissioner and one for the Assessor.
URLs
- https://www.co.nezperce.id.us/Elected-Officials/Assessor/Helpful-Hints-for-Filing-an-Appeal
- https://www.co.nezperce.id.us/Elected-Officials/Commissioners/Board-of-Equalization
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Nez Perce county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Nez Perce county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Nez Perce 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. Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce county Idaho tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Nez Perce County
Homes in Nez Perce county have a median home value of $205,491.
Nez Perce county home values are ranked 16 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, Nez Perce county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~57%.
The median household income in Nez Perce county is $57,099.
Compared to the state of Idaho and the United States, Nez Perce 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.
Nez Perce county's population has grown from 33,754 in 1990 to 42,090 in 2020, an increase of 25% 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.
Nez Perce county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Idaho and the United States.
Nez Perce County Idaho Cities
Culdesac, Lapwai, Peck, South Gate Plaza
Nez Perce County Idaho Zipcodes
83501 / 83524 / 83540 / 83545 /
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