Avery County
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Avery County, North Carolina
Avery County Courthouse
PO Box 355
Newland, North Carolina 28657
Tel: 828-733-8214
Fax: 828-733-8216
County Website: Avery county
Assessor Website: Avery county assessor
Avery County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Visit https://www.averycountync.gov/departments/tax_assessors_office.php for Related Links, General Information and Property Search
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- File a written complaint with your Board of Review during the appropriate time period.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- 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 Avery county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Avery county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Avery 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. Avery 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 Avery 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 Avery 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 Avery 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 Avery 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 Avery county North Carolina tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Avery County
Homes in Avery county have a median home value of $144,979.
Avery county home values are ranked 52 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, Avery county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~11%.
The median household income in Avery county is $42,695.
Compared to the state of North Carolina and the United States, Avery county's median household income is lower than the state of North Carolina's average median household income of $50,063 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Avery county's population has grown from 14,867 in 1990 to 17,806 in 2020, an increase of 20% 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.
Avery county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for North Carolina and the United States.
Avery County North Carolina Cities
Banner Elk, Crossnore, Elk Park, Frank, Linville, Pineola
Avery County North Carolina Zipcodes
28604 / 28616 / 28622 / 28646 / 28657 / 28662 /
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