Roanoke County
Roanoke County, Virginia
County Courthouse
PO BOX 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Tel: 540-772-2006
Fax: 540-772-2193
County Website: Roanoke county
Assessor Website: Roanoke county assessor
Roanoke County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Review your property assessment notice to ensure that the assessed value of your property is accurate.
- Gather any evidence that supports your claim that your property is assessed at too high a value, such as recent comparable sales in your neighborhood.
- Complete the appropriate appeal form. The forms can be found on the Roanoke County website, under the
- Submit your appeal form and any supporting documentation to the Roanoke County Board of Equalization. The address can be found on the appeal form.
- Attend the scheduled hearing in front of the Board of Equalization to present your case.
- The Board of Equalization will notify you of their decision in writing. If the decision is not in your favor, you may have the option to appeal to the State Board of Equalization. Information on this process can be found on the Virginia Department of Taxation website. https://www.tax.virginia.gov/property-tax-relief/property-tax-appeals
URLs
- https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/487/Real-Estate-Assessments
- https://www.tax.virginia.gov/property-tax-relief/property-tax-appeals
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Roanoke county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Roanoke county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Roanoke 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. Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke county Virginia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Roanoke County
Homes in Roanoke county have a median home value of $134,933.
Roanoke county home values are ranked 99 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, Roanoke county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~3.3%.
The median household income in Roanoke county is $45,664.
Compared to the state of Virginia and the United States, Roanoke 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.
Roanoke county's population has grown from 79,278 in 1990 to 96,929 in 2020, an increase of 22% 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.
Roanoke county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Virginia and the United States.
Roanoke County Virginia Cities
Bent Mountain, Catawba, Cave Spring, Hollins, Hollins College, Stewartsville
Roanoke County Virginia Zipcodes
24018 / 24019 / 24020 / 24059 / 24070 / 24179 /
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