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Portsmouth County, Virginia

801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704

Tel: 757-393-8000

County Website: Portsmouth county
Assessor Website: Portsmouth county assessor

Portsmouth County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Get together any papers related to your house, like the recent property tax evaluation, any recent appraisals, and any other relevant financial information. https://www.portsmouthva.gov/departments/assessor
Check the evaluation to make sure that all information is accurate and up-to-date.
Reach out to the Portsmouth County Assessor's office and ask about the appeal process and request any necessary forms or information. https://www.portsmouthva.gov/departments/assessor/property-assessment-appeals
Fill out and submit the necessary forms to the Assessor's office, along with any supporting documentation.
Attend the hearing with the Board of Equalization, where you can present your case and ask for a reduction in your property taxes. https://www.portsmouthva.gov/departments/assessor/property-assessment-appeals/appeal-board-of-equalization
Check with the Assessor's office to find out the outcome of your appeal and make sure any necessary adjustments are made to your property tax evaluation. https://www.portsmouthva.gov/departments/assessor/property-assessment-appeals/appeal-board-of-equalization/board-of-equalization-schedule

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Portsmouth county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Portsmouth county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Portsmouth 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. Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth county Virginia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Portsmouth County

Homes in Portsmouth county have a median home value of $174,537.

Portsmouth county home values are ranked 79 out of 133 counties in the state of Virginia for median home price. The average median home value in Virginia is $200,107. Covington county has the lowest median price at $64,822. Falls Church county has the highest median price at $812,393.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Portsmouth county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~34%.

Virginia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Portsmouth county is $53,213.

Compared to the state of Virginia and the United States, Portsmouth county's median household income is lower than the state of Virginia's average median household income of $63,093 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Portsmouth county's population has decreased from 103,910 in 1990 to 97,915 in 2020, a decrease of -5.8% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Virginia's population has grown from 6,189,197 in 1990 to 8,631,393 in 2020, an increase of 39% 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.

Portsmouth county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Virginia and the United States.

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