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Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable County Complex 3195 Main Street
Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630
Tel: 508-375-6600
County Website: Barnstable county
Assessor Website: Barnstable county assessor
Barnstable County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Determine the fair market value of the property
- Determine the prevailing level of assessment in your district
- Obtain the assessed value of the property
- Discuss and review the assessment with the local assessing official
- Determine the basis of the appeal (market value/equity)
- File a written complaint with the board of review, using the prescribed forms according to their rules along with your evidence of unfair assessment.
- If unsuccessful, appeal the decision to the Property Tax Appeal Board.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Barnstable county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Barnstable county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Barnstable 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. Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable county Massachusetts tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Barnstable County
Homes in Barnstable county have a median home value of $414,417.
Barnstable county home values are ranked 7 out of 14 counties in the state of Massachusetts for median home price. The average median home value in Massachusetts is $400,226. Hampden county has the lowest median price at $215,884. Nantucket county has the highest median price at $1,152,210.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Barnstable county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~217%.
The median household income in Barnstable county is $76,863.
Compared to the state of Massachusetts and the United States, Barnstable county's median household income is lower than the state of Massachusetts's average median household income of $80,795 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Barnstable county's population has grown from 186,605 in 1990 to 228,996 in 2020, an increase of 23% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Massachusetts's population has grown from 6,016,425 in 1990 to 7,029,917 in 2020, an increase of 17% 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.
Barnstable county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Massachusetts and less than the population change for United States.
Barnstable County Massachusetts Cities
Barnstable, Bass River, Brewster, Cataumet, Centerville, Cotuit, Dennis, Dennis Port, East Sandwich, Eastham, Falmouth, Forestdale, Harwich, Harwich Port, Hyannis Port, Marstons Mills, Mashpee, North Chatham, North Falmouth, North Truro, Onset, Orleans, Osterville, Otis A F B, Pocasset, Provincetown, Sandwich, South Chatham, South Dennis, South Harwich, Teaticket, Truro, Wellfleet, West Barnstable, West Chatham, West Dennis, West Harwich, West Hyannisport, West Yarmouth, Woods Hole, Yarmouth Port
Barnstable County Massachusetts Zipcodes
02532 / 02534 / 02536 / 02537 / 02540 / 02542 / 02543 / 02556 / 02559 / 02563 / 02601 / 02630 / 02631 / 02632 / 02633 / 02635 / 02638 / 02639 / 02642 / 02644 / 02645 / 02646 / 02647 / 02648 / 02649 / 02650 / 02652 / 02653 / 02655 / 02657 / 02659 / 02660 / 02661 / 02664 / 02666 / 02667 / 02668 / 02669 / 02670 / 02671 / 02672 / 02673 / 02675 /
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