McCracken County
McCracken County, Kentucky
300 Clarence Gaines St
Paducah, Kentucky 42001
Tel: 270-444-4769
Fax: 270-444-4714
County Website: McCracken county
Assessor Website: McCracken county assessor
McCracken County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Collect some evidence that your property taxes are too high, like info about similar properties in your area, recent sales data, and any upgrades or repairs you did to your place. https://www.mccrackencounty.ky.gov/pva/Pages/default.aspx
- Get in touch with the McCracken County PVA office to find out when the deadline is for appealing and to get the forms you need. https://www.mccrackencounty.ky.gov/pva/Pages/Forms.aspx
- Fill out the forms and submit them with your evidence.
- If there's a hearing scheduled, attend it.
- Wait for a decision.
- If the decision isn't in your favor, you might have the chance to appeal to the Kentucky State Board of Assessment Appeals. https://revenue.ky.gov/property/Pages/Appeals.aspx
URLs
- https://www.mccrackencounty.ky.gov/pva/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.mccrackencounty.ky.gov/pva/Pages/Forms.aspx
- https://revenue.ky.gov/property/Pages/Appeals.aspx
Here's how to lower your property taxes in McCracken county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the McCracken county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the McCracken 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. McCracken 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 McCracken 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 McCracken 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 McCracken 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 McCracken 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 McCracken county Kentucky tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About McCracken County
Homes in McCracken county have a median home value of $144,607.
McCracken county home values are ranked 24 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, McCracken county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~11%.
The median household income in McCracken county is $47,011.
Compared to the state of Kentucky and the United States, McCracken county's median household income is higher than the state of Kentucky's average median household income of $46,716 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
McCracken county's population has grown from 62,879 in 1990 to 67,875 in 2020, an increase of 7.9% 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.
McCracken county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Kentucky and the United States.
McCracken County Kentucky Cities
Kevil, Paducah, West Paducah
McCracken County Kentucky Zipcodes
42001 / 42003 / 42053 / 42086 /
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