Klamath County
Klamath County, Oregon
305 Main Street
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601
Tel: 541-883-5134
Fax: 541-885-6757
County Website: Klamath county
Assessor Website: Klamath county assessor
Klamath County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all necessary documents, like the purchase contract for your home, recent property assessments, and receipts for any improvements or repairs you've made.
- Visit the Klamath County Assessor's website (https://www.co.klamath.or.us/assessor) to review your property's current assessment and learn about the appeals process.
- Download and complete the property tax appeal form, which can be found on the Klamath County Assessor's website (https://www.co.klamath.or.us/assessor).
- Submit the completed appeal form, along with all necessary documents, to the Klamath County Assessor's office.
- Attend the property tax appeal hearing, if scheduled, to present your case to the Board of Property Tax Appeals.
- If your appeal is denied, you may also have the option to appeal to the Oregon State Board of Property Tax Appeals. Information on this process can be found on the Oregon State Board of Property Tax Appeals website (https://www.oregon.gov/dor/property-tax/Pages/appeals.aspx)
- If you have any questions or need help, you can contact the Klamath County Assessor's office at (541) 883-5121 for assistance.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Klamath county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Klamath county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Klamath 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. Klamath 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 Klamath 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 Klamath 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 Klamath 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 Klamath 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 Klamath county Oregon tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Klamath County
Homes in Klamath county have a median home value of $189,886.
Klamath county home values are ranked 26 out of 36 counties in the state of Oregon for median home price. The average median home value in Oregon is $262,330. Gilliam county has the lowest median price at $120,182. Clackamas county has the highest median price at $419,287.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Klamath county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~45%.
The median household income in Klamath county is $48,560.
Compared to the state of Oregon and the United States, Klamath county's median household income is lower than the state of Oregon's average median household income of $56,924 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Klamath county's population has grown from 57,702 in 1990 to 69,413 in 2020, an increase of 20% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Oregon's population has grown from 2,842,337 in 1990 to 4,237,256 in 2020, an increase of 49% 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.
Klamath county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Oregon and the United States.
Klamath County Oregon Cities
Beatty, Bly, Bonanza, Cascade Summit, Chiloquin, Crater Lake, Crescent, Dairy, Diamond Lake, Fort Klamath, Gilchrist, Keno, Klamath Falls, Malin, Merrill, Midland, Oretech, Sprague River
Klamath County Oregon Zipcodes
97425 / 97601 / 97603 / 97604 / 97621 / 97622 / 97623 / 97624 / 97625 / 97626 / 97627 / 97632 / 97633 / 97634 / 97639 / 97731 / 97733 / 97737 /
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