Alamance County
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Alamance County, North Carolina
124. W. Elm St.
Graham, North Carolina 27253
Tel: 336-228-1312
Fax: 336-570-5201
County Website: Alamance county
Assessor Website: Alamance county assessor
Alamance County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Before you begin the formal appeal process, a logical first step is to notify our department of your concern. Our Individual Personal Property staff will review your concern and may be able to make corrections “on the spot.”
- If our staff cannot address your concern to your satisfaction, you should begin the appeal process. This process begins with a written letter of appeal addressed to the Tax Administrator. The Tax Administrator will review your concern and make a decision regarding your case.
- If you are unsatisfied with the Tax Administrator’s decision regarding your property value, you have 30 days from the date of the Administrator’s decision to request review from the Board of Equalization and Review. This should be a written request, signed and dated, to avoid any confusion as to the validity of the appeal. The Board of Equalization and Review is a five-member board appointed by the County Commissioners. The Tax Administrator serves as Clerk to that board and will schedule a hearing. At the hearing, evidence will be submitted by both the appellant and the department and the board will render a judgment.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Alamance county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Alamance county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Alamance 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. Alamance 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 Alamance 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 Alamance 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 Alamance 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 Alamance 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 Alamance county North Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Alamance County
Homes in Alamance county have a median home value of $158,599.
Alamance county home values are ranked 42 out of 100 counties in the state of North Carolina for median home price. The average median home value in North Carolina is $147,257. Robeson county has the lowest median price at $78,537. Orange county has the highest median price at $329,171.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Alamance county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~21%.
The median household income in Alamance county is $51,580.
Compared to the state of North Carolina and the United States, Alamance county's median household income is higher than the state of North Carolina's average median household income of $50,063 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Alamance county's population has grown from 108,213 in 1990 to 171,415 in 2020, an increase of 58% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of North Carolina's population has grown from 6,632,448 in 1990 to 10,439,388 in 2020, an increase of 57% 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.
Alamance county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for North Carolina and the United States.
Alamance County North Carolina Cities
Altamahaw, Burlington, Elon College, Glen Raven, Graham, Haw River, Mebane, Snow Camp
Alamance County North Carolina Zipcodes
27202 / 27215 / 27217 / 27244 / 27253 / 27258 / 27302 / 27349 /
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