Polk County
Polk County, Oregon
850 Main Street
Dallas, Oregon 97338
Tel: 503-623-9217
Fax: 503-623-0717
County Website: Polk county
Assessor Website: Polk county assessor
Polk County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all required documents such as property ownership papers and recent appraisals.
- Check the assessed value of your property and compare it to similar properties in the area to see if it's fair.
- Visit the Polk County Assessor's website and find the forms for appealing your property taxes. https://www.co.polk.or.us/assessor/forms/
- Fill out the forms completely and correctly.
- Submit the forms and any other supporting documents to the Polk County Assessor's office before the deadline.
- Attend any scheduled hearing if there's one.
- Wait for a decision from the county board of appeals. https://www.co.polk.or.us/assessor/appeals/
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Polk county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Polk county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Polk 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. Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk county Oregon tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Polk County
Homes in Polk county have a median home value of $287,109.
Polk county home values are ranked 10 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, Polk county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~120%.
The median household income in Polk county is $65,665.
Compared to the state of Oregon and the United States, Polk county's median household income is higher than the state of Oregon's average median household income of $56,924 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Polk county's population has grown from 49,541 in 1990 to 87,433 in 2020, an increase of 76% 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.
Polk county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Oregon and the United States.
Polk County Oregon Cities
Dallas, Falls City, Grand Ronde, Independence, Monmouth, Rickreall, Salem
Polk County Oregon Zipcodes
97304 / 97338 / 97344 / 97347 / 97351 / 97361 / 97371 /
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