Gallatin County
Gallatin County, Illinois
484 North Lincoln Blvd. East
PO Box 640
Shawneetown, Illinois 62984
Tel: 618-269-3791
Fax: 618-269-3585
County Website: Gallatin county
Assessor Website: Gallatin county assessor
Gallatin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Check your notice of valuation.
- Visit or call the office for more information and to apply for an appeal
- Check https://gallatinco.illinois.gov/departments/supervisor-of-assessments/ for special notices and important dates.
- Prepare supporting Evidence.
- Attend the scheduled hearings.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Gallatin county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Gallatin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Gallatin 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. Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin county Illinois tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Gallatin County
Homes in Gallatin county have a median home value of $75,149.
Gallatin county home values are ranked 99 out of 102 counties in the state of Illinois for median home price. The average median home value in Illinois is $106,936. Pulaski county has the lowest median price at $60,260. DuPage county has the highest median price at $315,718.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Gallatin county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-42%.
The median household income in Gallatin county is $43,092.
Compared to the state of Illinois and the United States, Gallatin county's median household income is lower than the state of Illinois's average median household income of $58,076 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Gallatin county's population has decreased from 6,909 in 1990 to 4,946 in 2020, a decrease of -28% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Illinois's population has grown from 11,430,602 in 1990 to 12,812,508 in 2020, an increase of 12% 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.
Gallatin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Illinois and the United States.
Gallatin County Illinois Cities
Equality, Junction, New Haven, Omaha, Ridgway, Shawneetown
Gallatin County Illinois Zipcodes
62867 / 62871 / 62934 / 62954 / 62979 / 62984 /
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