Walworth County
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Walworth County, South Dakota
County Courthouse
P.O. Box 199
Selby, South Dakota 57472
Tel: 605-649-7878
Fax: 605-649-7867
County Website: Walworth county
Assessor Website: Walworth county assessor
Walworth County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you believe that your house has been unfairly overappraised, you can attempt to get your home re-appraised at a lower value by contacting the Assessor's Office to submit a property tax appeal.
- Appeal forms are usually available at your Assessor's office so the first thing to do is to call your County Assessor's office.
- Should you proceed with filing an appeal, you will have to submit a form describing your property and sufficient proof that it is overassessed, including valuations of simila homes nearby as evidence.
- Keep in mind that property tax appeals are generally only accepted in a 1-3 month window each year.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Walworth county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Walworth county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Walworth 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. Walworth 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 Walworth 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 Walworth 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 Walworth 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 Walworth 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 Walworth county South Dakota tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Walworth County
Homes in Walworth county have a median home value of $102,251.
Walworth county home values are ranked 43 out of 65 counties in the state of South Dakota for median home price. The average median home value in South Dakota is $117,597. Todd county has the lowest median price at $25,408. Lincoln county has the highest median price at $240,220.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Walworth county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-22%.
The median household income in Walworth county is $51,481.
Compared to the state of South Dakota and the United States, Walworth county's median household income is lower than the state of South Dakota's average median household income of $55,123 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Walworth county's population has decreased from 6,087 in 1990 to 5,315 in 2020, a decrease of -13% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of South Dakota's population has grown from 696,004 in 1990 to 886,667 in 2020, an increase of 27% 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.
Walworth county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for South Dakota and the United States.
Walworth County South Dakota Cities
Akaska, Glenham, Java, Mobridge, Selby
Walworth County South Dakota Zipcodes
57420 / 57452 / 57472 / 57601 / 57631 /
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