Cowley County
Cowley County, Kansas
311 East 9th Avenue
Winfield, Kansas 67156
Tel: 620-221-5495
Fax: 620-221-5442
County Website: Cowley county
Assessor Website: Cowley county assessor
Cowley County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you wish to appeal the appraised value of your personal property, contact the appraiser's office within 15 days of receiving the valuation notice
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Cowley county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Cowley county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Cowley 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. Cowley 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 Cowley 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 Cowley 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 Cowley 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 Cowley 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 Cowley county Kansas tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Cowley County
Homes in Cowley county have a median home value of $87,294.
Cowley county home values are ranked 67 out of 105 counties in the state of Kansas for median home price. The average median home value in Kansas is $100,675. Chautauqua county has the lowest median price at $47,014. Johnson county has the highest median price at $276,958.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Cowley county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-33%.
The median household income in Cowley county is $50,786.
Compared to the state of Kansas and the United States, Cowley county's median household income is lower than the state of Kansas's average median household income of $53,265 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Cowley county's population has decreased from 36,915 in 1990 to 34,549 in 2020, a decrease of -6.4% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Kansas's population has grown from 2,477,588 in 1990 to 2,937,880 in 2020, an increase of 19% 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.
Cowley county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Kansas and the United States.
Cowley County Kansas Cities
Arkansas City, Atlanta, Burden, Cambridge, Dexter, Maple City, Rock, Udall, Winfield
Cowley County Kansas Zipcodes
67005 / 67008 / 67019 / 67023 / 67038 / 67102 / 67131 / 67146 / 67156 /
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