Jasper County
Jasper County, Missouri
302 S. Main St
Carthage, Missouri 64836
Tel: 417-358-0440
Fax: 417-358-0437
County Website: Jasper county
Assessor Website: Jasper county assessor
Jasper County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all required documents, including proof of ownership, recent property appraisals and any other related information about the property.
- Visit the Jasper County Assessor's website (https://www.jaspercountyassessor.org/) to find the forms and instructions for filing an appeal.
- Fill out the necessary forms and submit them to the Jasper County Board of Equalization (BOE), along with any supporting documentation.
- Attend the hearing before the BOE, where you will have the opportunity to present your case and argue that your property taxes should be lowered.
- The BOE will make a decision on your appeal and notify you of their determination.
- If you are not satisfied with the decision of the BOE, you may have the option to appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission (https://dor.mo.gov/property/taxcommission/)
- You may also consider hiring a property tax attorney (https://www.avvo.com/property-tax-lawyer/mo) to help you navigate the appeals process and represent you in court.
URLs
- https://www.jaspercountyassessor.org/
- https://dor.mo.gov/property/taxcommission/
- https://www.avvo.com/property-tax-lawyer/mo
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Jasper county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Jasper county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Jasper 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. Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper county Missouri tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Jasper County
Homes in Jasper county have a median home value of $122,889.
Jasper county home values are ranked 55 out of 115 counties in the state of Missouri for median home price. The average median home value in Missouri is $117,516. Worth county has the lowest median price at $65,299. Platte county has the highest median price at $238,338.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Jasper county homes have a median home value that is the national median value of $130,626 by ~-5.9226567553808%.
The median household income in Jasper county is $49,155.
Compared to the state of Missouri and the United States, Jasper county's median household income is lower than the state of Missouri's average median household income of $49,389 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Jasper county's population has grown from 90,465 in 1990 to 122,761 in 2020, an increase of 36% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Missouri's population has grown from 5,116,901 in 1990 to 6,154,913 in 2020, an increase of 20% 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.
Jasper county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Missouri and the United States.
Jasper County Missouri Cities
Alba, Asbury, Avilla, Carl Junction, Carterville, Carthage, Duenweg, Jasper, Joplin, Neck City, Oronogo, Purcell, Reeds, Sarcoxie, Webb City
Jasper County Missouri Zipcodes
64755 / 64801 / 64804 / 64830 / 64832 / 64833 / 64834 / 64835 / 64836 / 64841 / 64849 / 64855 / 64857 / 64859 / 64862 / 64870 /
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