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Richardson County

Richardson County, Nebraska

1700 Stone St
Falls City, Nebraska 68355

Tel: 402-245-4012

County Website: Richardson county
Assessor Website: Richardson county assessor

Richardson County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

  1. Property Valuation Protests can be filed with the Richardson County Clerk on Form 422. http://www.revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/forms/422_Property_Valuation_Protest.pdf
  2. Form 425 - Report of Destroyed Real Property http://www.revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/forms/f_425.pdf
  3. Property Valuation Protest Information https://co.richardson.ne.us/pdfs/clerk/Protest%20Hearing%20Statement.pdf
  4. Determine the fair market value for your property.
  5. Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
  6. File a written complaint with your Board of Review during the appropriate time period.
  7. Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
  8. Appeal the Board of Review’s decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Richardson County

Homes in Richardson county have a median home value of $69,628.

Richardson county home values are ranked 93 out of 93 counties in the state of Nebraska for median home price. The average median home value in Nebraska is $114,681. Richardson county has the lowest median price at $69,628. Sarpy county has the highest median price at $211,209.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Richardson county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-47%.

Nebraska Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Richardson county is $44,524.

Compared to the state of Nebraska and the United States, Richardson county's median household income is lower than the state of Nebraska's average median household income of $55,716 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Richardson county's population has decreased from 9,937 in 1990 to 7,871 in 2020, a decrease of -21% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Nebraska's population has grown from 1,578,417 in 1990 to 1,961,504 in 2020, an increase of 24% 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.

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

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Richardson County Nebraska Cities

Dawson, Falls City, Humboldt, Rulo, Salem, Shubert, Stella, Verdon

Richardson County Nebraska Zipcodes

68337 / 68355 / 68376 / 68431 / 68433 / 68437 / 68442 / 68457 /

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