Pottawatomie County
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Pottawatomie County, Kansas
207 North 1st Street
Westmoreland, Kansas 66549
Tel: 785-457-3314
Fax: 785-457-3507
County Website: Pottawatomie county
Assessor Website: Pottawatomie county assessor
Pottawatomie County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Don't assume you will win your appeal just because the county must support its value. Be ready to show why your value is more accurate.
- If you believe that the county's value does not reflect the fair market value of your property on January 1, you should appeal.
- The first opportunity you have to appeal is when you receive the written notice of your property's value in the spring.
- To appeal, contact your County Appraiser within 30 days from the date the notice was mailed.
- Once you appeal your notice of value, be certain that you pursue it to your satisfaction. You will not be allowed to Pay Under Protest later for the same property and tax year.
- The appeal process begins with an informal meeting with the County Appraiser.
- If you are not satisfied with the results of the informal meeting, you may appeal to the Board of Tax Appeal's Small Claims Division
- To appeal, file the proper form with BOTA within 18 days from the date the county mailed your notice of informal meeting results.
- If you are not satisfied with a Small Claims, you may appeal to BOTA.
- To appeal, file the proper form with BOTA within 30 days from the date you were mailed notice
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Pottawatomie county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Pottawatomie county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Pottawatomie 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. Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie county Kansas tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Pottawatomie County
Homes in Pottawatomie county have a median home value of $179,963.
Pottawatomie county home values are ranked 6 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, Pottawatomie county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~38%.
The median household income in Pottawatomie county is $70,064.
Compared to the state of Kansas and the United States, Pottawatomie county's median household income is higher than the state of Kansas's average median household income of $53,265 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Pottawatomie county's population has grown from 16,128 in 1990 to 25,348 in 2020, an increase of 57% 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.
Pottawatomie county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Kansas and the United States.
Pottawatomie County Kansas Cities
Belvue, Blaine, Duluth, Emmett, Havensville, Louisville, Olsburg, Saint George, Saint Marys, Wamego
Pottawatomie County Kansas Zipcodes
66407 / 66422 / 66432 / 66450 / 66520 / 66521 / 66535 / 66536 / 66547 / 66549 /
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