Belmont County
Belmont County, Ohio
Bd of Commissioners 101 W. Main Street
Saint Clairsville, Ohio 43950
Tel: 740-699-2155
Fax: 740-695-2121
County Website: Belmont county
Assessor Website: Belmont county assessor
Belmont County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Once you receive your yearly property tax assessment letter, you have a certain amount of time known as the appeal window to contact your tax assessor's office and file an official property tax appeal.
- Once you've decided to file an appeal, look up your local local tax assessor's office and request a property tax appeal form. Your assessor's office will also be able to give you details about due dates, supporting documentation needed, and other information.
- When you submit a property tax appeal, your goal is to convince the assessor and the appeal review board that your house is actually worth less then the assessor says it is worth. You can do this by providing evidence proving your case. This evidence can include details of recent changes to the property that could lower the property's value (damage, renovations, etc), changes in the neighborhood, recent sale prices of comparable properties in your area.
Q. How will I know if my application has been approved?
A. If the county auditor approves your application, your reduction will appear on the first tax bill you receive for payment in the current year. If the county auditor denies your application, you will receive a notice informing you of and explaining the reason for the denial. If you believe your application was improperly denied, you may appeal the auditor’s decision to the county Board of Revision by filing form DTE 106B, Homestead Exemption and 2.5% Reduction Complaint, on or before the deadline for paying the first-half taxes (in most counties, the due date is in January or February). Owners of manufactured or mobile homes may also appeal the denial of a Homestead Exemption application, but their complaint forms must be filed no later than January 31 of the current year. The complaint form is available from the county auditor or at the Ohio Department of Taxation’s Web site at tax.ohio.gov.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Belmont county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Belmont county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Belmont 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. Belmont 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 Belmont 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 Belmont 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 Belmont 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 Belmont 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 Belmont county Ohio tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Belmont County
Homes in Belmont county have a median home value of $110,065.
Belmont county home values are ranked 68 out of 88 counties in the state of Ohio for median home price. The average median home value in Ohio is $130,776. Crawford county has the lowest median price at $93,768. Delaware county has the highest median price at $318,339.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Belmont county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-16%.
The median household income in Belmont county is $51,574.
Compared to the state of Ohio and the United States, Belmont county's median household income is lower than the state of Ohio's average median household income of $57,151 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Belmont county's population has decreased from 71,074 in 1990 to 66,497 in 2020, a decrease of -6.4% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Ohio's population has grown from 10,847,115 in 1990 to 11,799,448 in 2020, an increase of 8.8% 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.
Belmont county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Ohio and the United States.
Belmont County Ohio Cities
Alledonia, Armstrong Mills, Bannock, Barton, Bellaire, Belmont, Bethesda, Blaine, Bridgeport, Fairpoint, Flushing, Glencoe, Lafferty, Lansing, Martins Ferry, Neffs, Piedmont, Powhatan Point, Saint Clairsvill, Shadyside, Somerton, Warnock
Belmont County Ohio Zipcodes
43713 / 43718 / 43719 / 43902 / 43905 / 43906 / 43909 / 43912 / 43927 / 43928 / 43933 / 43934 / 43935 / 43940 / 43942 / 43947 / 43950 / 43951 / 43967 / 43972 / 43977 / 43983 /
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