Franklin County
Franklin County, Vermont
5167 Main Street
PO Box 82
Franklin, Vermont 05457
Tel: 802-285-2101
Fax: 802-285-2181
County Website: Franklin county
Franklin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- A property owner who feels that an error has been made in valuing his or her property should call the Assessor's office at 545-3506 and talk to an appraiser.
- The appraiser will examine the valuation of the property and may initiate further review. If still not satisfied, the property owner may appeal the valuation to the Franklin County Board of Equalization (546-3351). Appeal forms must be submitted by July 1st or within 30 days of the date the valuation notice was mailed.
- The appeal process does not require an attorney, but proof that the Assessor's value is incorrect is required. Property sales information is available for examination any time during our normal business hours.
- Decisions of the Board of Equalization may be appealed to the State Board of Tax Appeals. Generally a hearing examiner can hear Board of Tax Appeals cases in Pasco, although an appellant may request that his or her case be presented to the full Board in Olympia.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Franklin county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Franklin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Franklin county at 802-285-2101 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. Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin county Vermont tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Franklin County
Homes in Franklin county have a median home value of $217,955.
Franklin county home values are ranked 7 out of 14 counties in the state of Vermont for median home price. The average median home value in Vermont is $217,774. Essex county has the lowest median price at $135,842. Chittenden county has the highest median price at $313,759.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Franklin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~67%.
The median household income in Franklin county is $65,314.
Compared to the state of Vermont and the United States, Franklin county's median household income is higher than the state of Vermont's average median household income of $62,165 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Franklin county's population has grown from 39,980 in 1990 to 49,946 in 2020, an increase of 25% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Vermont's population has grown from 562,758 in 1990 to 643,077 in 2020, an increase of 14% 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.
Franklin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Vermont and less than the population change for United States.
Franklin County Vermont Cities
Bakersfield, Cambridge, East Fairfield, Enosburg Falls, Fairfax, Fairfield, Franklin, Highgate Center, Montgomery Cente, Richford, Saint Albans, Sheldon, Swanton
Franklin County Vermont Zipcodes
05441 / 05444 / 05448 / 05450 / 05454 / 05455 / 05457 / 05459 / 05471 / 05476 / 05478 / 05483 / 05488 /
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