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Surry County, North Carolina

915 E. Atkins Street
P.O. Box 588
Dobson, North Carolina 27017

Tel: 336-401-8100
Fax: 336-401-8120

County Website: Surry county
Assessor Website: Surry county assessor

Surry County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Get all the papers you need like your property papers, recent appraisals, and any other important information.
Reach out to the Surry County Tax Assessor's office to find out the last date to file an appeal and ask for any forms you might need. https://www.co.surry.nc.us/departments/tax-administration/tax-appeals-board
Fill out the appeal form and include all the necessary paperwork. Turn it in to the Tax Assessor's office before the due date.
The Tax Assessor's office will take a look at your appeal and might schedule a meeting to talk about it. Show up to the meeting and present any extra evidence or reasons for your appeal.
The Tax Assessor's office will give you a decision on your appeal and let you know the outcome.
If you don't agree with the decision, you may be able to appeal to the Surry County Board of Equalization and Review, or to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission.https://www.co.surry.nc.us/departments/tax-administration/appraisal-and-assessment

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Surry County

Homes in Surry county have a median home value of $127,945.

Surry county home values are ranked 68 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, Surry county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~-2.1%.

The median household income in Surry county is $44,979.

Compared to the state of North Carolina and the United States, Surry 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.

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Surry county's population has grown from 61,704 in 1990 to 71,359 in 2020, an increase of 16% 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.

Surry county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for North Carolina and the United States.

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Surry County North Carolina Cities

Ararat, Dobson, Elkin, Lowgap, Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, Siloam, State Road, Thurmond

Surry County North Carolina Zipcodes

27007 / 27017 / 27024 / 27030 / 27041 / 27047 / 28621 / 28676 / 28683 /

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