Platte County
Platte County, Missouri
415 3rd St
Platte City, Missouri 64079
Tel: 816-858-3310
County Website: Platte county
Assessor Website: Platte county assessor
Platte County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Check out the property tax laws in Platte County, Missouri to make sure you have a legit reason to contest your property taxes. https://www.plattemo.org/departments/assessor
- Collect any evidence that may help your case, such as property appraisals or income statements.
- Reach out to the Platte County Assessor's Office to find out the cut off date for submitting an appeal and the process for doing so in Platte County.
- Write up an appeal that explains why you think your property taxes are too high and includes any supporting evidence.
- Submit your appeal to the Platte County Board of Equalization before the deadline.
- Show up to the hearing for your appeal, if there is one, and present your case to the Board.
- Follow up with the Platte County Assessor's Office to find out the outcome of your appeal. https://www.plattemo.org/departments/board-of-equalization
- If your appeal is denied, you may have the option to appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission. https://dor.mo.gov/property/appeals/state-tax-commission/
URLs
- https://www.plattemo.org/departments/assessor
- https://www.plattemo.org/departments/board-of-equalization
- https://dor.mo.gov/property/appeals/state-tax-commission/
Basically, you just gotta research the laws, gather evidence, reach out to the right people, write a convincing appeal, submit it on time, attend any hearings and follow up on the outcome. If it doesn't go your way, you can try appealing to a higher authority.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Platte county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Platte county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Platte 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. Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte county Missouri tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Platte County
Homes in Platte county have a median home value of $238,338.
Platte county home values are ranked 1 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, Platte county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~82%.
The median household income in Platte county is $82,448.
Compared to the state of Missouri and the United States, Platte county's median household income is higher than the state of Missouri's average median household income of $49,389 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Platte county's population has grown from 57,867 in 1990 to 106,718 in 2020, an increase of 84% 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.
Platte county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Missouri and the United States.
Platte County Missouri Cities
Camden Point, Dearborn, Edgerton, Ferrelview, Kansas City, Lake Waukomis, Parkville, Platte City, Weston
Platte County Missouri Zipcodes
64018 / 64079 / 64098 / 64150 / 64151 / 64152 / 64153 / 64154 / 64163 / 64164 / 64439 / 64444 /
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