Bedford County
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Bedford County, Pennsylvania
200 South Juliana Street
Bedford, Pennsylvania 15522
Tel: 814-623-4807
County Website: Bedford county
Bedford County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Visit https://www.bedfordcountypa.org/departments/tax_assessment_and_claims/appeals_reviews.php for Forms
- Verify current assessment
- File a written, signed protest with the County Board of Review.
- Identify the property you are appealing - address or parcel number.
- Enter information regarding the property in the appropriate areas.
- Request an oral hearing if you wish to appear before the Board prior to the inspection of the property to present your appeal - the Board will generally inspect the property and discuss your concerns on site.
- Provide contact information, including email and/or telephone number where you can be reached to arrange the hearing, if desired, the inspection of the property and the address you wish the notice of the Board's actions mailed to.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Bedford county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Bedford county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Bedford county at 814-623-4807 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. 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. Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford county Pennsylvania tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Bedford County
Homes in Bedford county have a median home value of $138,431.
Bedford county home values are ranked 42 out of 67 counties in the state of Pennsylvania for median home price. The average median home value in Pennsylvania is $152,124. Cameron county has the lowest median price at $77,620. Chester county has the highest median price at $369,273.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Bedford county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~6%.
The median household income in Bedford county is $51,531.
Compared to the state of Pennsylvania and the United States, Bedford county's median household income is lower than the state of Pennsylvania's average median household income of $58,553 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Bedford county's population has decreased from 47,919 in 1990 to 47,577 in 2020, a decrease of -0.7% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Pennsylvania's population has grown from 11,882,842 in 1990 to 13,002,700 in 2020, an increase of 9.4% 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.
Bedford county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Pennsylvania and the United States.
Bedford County Pennsylvania Cities
Alum Bank, Artemas, Bedford, Breezewood, Buffalo Mills, Clearville, Defiance, Everett, Fishertown, Hopewell, Hyndman, Imler, Loysburg, Manns Choice, New Enterprise, New Paris, Queen, Riddlesburg, Saxton, Schellsburg, Six Mile Run, St Clairsville, Woodbury
Bedford County Pennsylvania Zipcodes
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