Hancock County
Hancock County, Illinois
500 Main St.
PO Box 444
Carthage, Illinois 62321
Tel: 217-357-2615
County Website: Hancock county
Assessor Website: Hancock county assessor
Hancock County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Acquire notice of valuation.
- Visit or call the office for more information and to apply for an appeal
- Prepare your supporting evidences.
- Check https://www.hancockcounty-il.gov/assessments/ for any important informations.
- You can email at ccao@hancockcounty-il.gov
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Hancock county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Hancock county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Hancock 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. Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock county Illinois tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Hancock County
Homes in Hancock county have a median home value of $88,411.
Hancock county home values are ranked 78 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, Hancock county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-32%.
The median household income in Hancock county is $55,818.
Compared to the state of Illinois and the United States, Hancock county's median household income is lower than the state of Illinois's average median household income of $58,076 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Hancock county's population has decreased from 21,373 in 1990 to 17,620 in 2020, a decrease of -18% 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.
Hancock county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Illinois and the United States.
Hancock County Illinois Cities
Augusta, Basco, Bowen, Burnside, Carthage, Colmar, Elvaston, Ferris, Hamilton, La Harpe, Nauvoo, Niota, Pontoosuc, Sutter, Warsaw, West Point
Hancock County Illinois Zipcodes
61450 / 62311 / 62313 / 62316 / 62318 / 62321 / 62330 / 62334 / 62336 / 62341 / 62354 / 62358 / 62367 / 62373 / 62379 / 62380 /
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