Prince William County
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Prince William County, Virginia
1 County Complex Ct.
Prince William, Virginia 22192
Tel: 703-792-6000
County Website: Prince William county
Assessor Website: Prince William county assessor
Prince William County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Contact the Real Estate Assessments Office at 703-792-6780 first to speak with the appraiser of your area to obtain more information about the valuation process and your assessment.
- If the appraiser is not able to satisfy your concerns, you may request an administrative appeal of your assessment.
- If this information shows the assessed value should be changed, the appraiser will make the necessary adjustment.
- If the evidence does not support a change, the appraiser will explain the reasons for not changing the assessment.
- If you don't agree with the result of your administrative appeal, you may appeal to the Board of Equalization (BOE).
- Although the BOE is a quasi-judicial board, there is no application fee, and an attorney is not required.
- If not satisfied with the BOE decision, you may appeal to the Circuit Court of Prince William County within three years of the assessment.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Prince William county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Prince William county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Prince William 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. Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William county Virginia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Prince William County
Homes in Prince William county have a median home value of $390,469.
Prince William county home values are ranked 9 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, Prince William county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~199%.
The median household income in Prince William county is $107,707.
Compared to the state of Virginia and the United States, Prince William county's median household income is higher than the state of Virginia's average median household income of $63,093 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Prince William county's population has grown from 214,954 in 1990 to 482,204 in 2020, an increase of 124% 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.
Prince William county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Virginia and the United States.
Prince William County Virginia Cities
Dale City, Dumfries, Lakeridge, Occoquan, Quantico, Triangle, Woodbridge
Prince William County Virginia Zipcodes
22026 / 22125 / 22134 / 22172 / 22191 / 22192 / 22193 /
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