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Daviess County, Kentucky

212 St. Ann Street
Room 202
Owensboro, Kentucky 42303

Tel: 270-685-8434
Fax: 270-685-8493

County Website: Daviess county
Assessor Website: Daviess county assessor

Daviess County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. Look into the property tax laws in Daviess County, Kentucky to make sure you have a valid reason to challenge your property taxes.
2. Gather any supporting documentation, such as property appraisals or income statements, that may help your case.
3. Contact the Daviess County PVA office to find out the deadline for filing an appeal and the specific procedures for doing so in Daviess County. http://www.daviesspva.com/
4. Write a written appeal that clearly states the reasons why you believe your property taxes are too high and includes any supporting documentation.
5. Submit your written appeal to the Daviess County Board of Assessment Appeals before the deadline. http://www.daviesspva.com/board-of-assessment-appeals.php
6. Attend the hearing for your appeal, if one is scheduled, and present your case to the Board.
7. Follow up with the Daviess County PVA office to find out the outcome of your appeal.
8. If your appeal is denied, you may have the option to appeal to the Kentucky State Board of Assessment Appeals. http://revenue.ky.gov/property/Pages/State-Board-of-Assessment-Appeals.aspx

URLs

• http://www.daviesspva.com/
• http://www.daviesspva.com/board-of-assessment-appeals.php
• http://revenue.ky.gov/property/Pages/State-Board-of-Assessment-Appeals.aspx

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Daviess county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Daviess county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Daviess 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. Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess county Kentucky tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Daviess County

Homes in Daviess county have a median home value of $142,708.

Daviess county home values are ranked 26 out of 120 counties in the state of Kentucky for median home price. The average median home value in Kentucky is $109,045. Knott county has the lowest median price at $53,469. Oldham county has the highest median price at $299,390.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Daviess county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~9.2%.

The median household income in Daviess county is $54,881.

Compared to the state of Kentucky and the United States, Daviess county's median household income is higher than the state of Kentucky's average median household income of $46,716 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

Daviess county's population has grown from 87,189 in 1990 to 103,312 in 2020, an increase of 18% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Kentucky's population has grown from 3,686,892 in 1990 to 4,505,836 in 2020, an increase of 22% 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.

Daviess county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Kentucky and the United States.

Daviess County Kentucky Cities

Maceo, Owensboro, Philpot, Utica, Whitesville

Daviess County Kentucky Zipcodes

42301 / 42303 / 42355 / 42366 / 42376 / 42378 /

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