Jefferson County

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Jefferson County, Kentucky

527 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Tel: 502-574-5700
Fax: 502-574-0840

County Website: Jefferson county
Assessor Website: Jefferson county assessor

Jefferson County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. During the Open Inspection Period, if you think your assessment does not represent the fair market value of your property as of January 1, 2022, by law, you can request a review from the Jefferson County PVA (Property Assessment Value) by participating in the Online Conference process.
2. Anyone representing you needs to have written authorization and disclose any personal or private interests, including contingency fees.
3. If you disagree with the PAV, the taxpayer shall appeal his or her assessment by filing in person or sending a letter or other written petition to the county clerk stating the reasons for appeal, identifying the property for which the appeal is filed, and stating the taxpayer’s opinion of the fair cash value of the property. The appeal shall be filed no later than one (1) workday following the conclusion of the inspection period.
4. Documentation that supports your opinion of value must be submitted with your online conference or mailed to the PVA within 24-hours of your online conference submission.
5. Documentation includes: interior / exterior photos, recent full appraisal, insurance policy, recent comparable sales, listing contract if your property is currently for sale, repair estimates, original construction costs
6. Retain a copy of documentation for your records.
7. Appeal before the local board of assessment appeals if an agreement is not reached as a result of your PVA conference.
8. Appeal before the Kentucky board of tax appeals if you are not in agreement with the local board of tax appeals.

URLs

• https://jeffersonpva.ky.gov/property-assessment/conference/
• https://jeffersonpva.ky.gov/property-assessment/conference/online-conference-documentation-and-appeals/

Supporting documents can be mailed to: Jefferson County PVA Office Attn: Conferencing Glassworks Building 815 W. Market St. #400 Louisville KY 40202-2654

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Jefferson County

Homes in Jefferson county have a median home value of $178,567.

Jefferson county home values are ranked 10 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, Jefferson county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~37%.

The median household income in Jefferson county is $58,196.

Compared to the state of Kentucky and the United States, Jefferson 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.

Jefferson county's population has grown from 665,123 in 1990 to 782,969 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.

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

Jefferson County Kentucky Cities

Anchorage, Buechel, Fairdale, Fern Creek, Fisherville, Jeffersontown, Louisville, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, Pleasure Ridge P, Prospect, Saint Matthews, Shively, Valley Station

Jefferson County Kentucky Zipcodes

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