Hampshire County, Massachusetts

15 Gothic Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060

Tel: 413-584-5810
Fax: 413-584-4136

County Website: Hampshire county
Assessor Website: Hampshire county assessor

Hampshire County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Check if you're eligible to appeal by contacting your local assessor's office.
Gather evidence that your property has been overvalued, like a recent appraisal or a list of comparable properties.
Fill out an appeal form and submit it to the assessor's office.
Attend a hearing and present your evidence to the board of assessors.
Wait for a decision. If your appeal is approved, your property taxes will be adjusted. If it's denied, you can appeal to the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board.

URLs

Here are some helpful links: Hampshire County Assessor's Office: https://www.hampshirecounty.org/assessors-office Massachusetts Department of Revenue: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/appealing-your-property-taxes

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Hampshire County

Homes in Hampshire county have a median home value of $289,326.

Hampshire county home values are ranked 11 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, Hampshire county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~121%.

Massachusetts Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Hampshire county is $73,518.

Compared to the state of Massachusetts and the United States, Hampshire 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.

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Hampshire county's population has grown from 146,568 in 1990 to 162,308 in 2020, an increase of 11% 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.

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

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Hampshire County Massachusetts Cities

Belchertown, Chesterfield, Cummington, Cushman, Florence, Goshen, Granby, Hadley, Hatfield, Haydenville, Huntington, Leeds, Mount Tom, Plainfield, South Hadley, Southampton, W Hatfield, Ware, West Chesterfiel, Williamsburg, Worthington

Hampshire County Massachusetts Zipcodes

01002 / 01007 / 01012 / 01026 / 01027 / 01032 / 01033 / 01035 / 01038 / 01039 / 01050 / 01053 / 01060 / 01070 / 01073 / 01075 / 01082 / 01084 / 01088 / 01096 / 01098 /

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