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Rockingham County, Virginia

County Courthouse
P.O. Box 1252
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22803

Tel: 540-564-3000
Fax: 540-434-7163

County Website: Rockingham county
Assessor Website: Rockingham county assessor

Rockingham County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Gather all relevant documents, including your property tax bill and any evidence of property value, such as a recent appraisal or property listing.
Visit the Rockingham County Commissioner of Revenue website at http://www.co.rockingham.va.us/departments/commissioner-of-the-revenue/ to find information on the appeals process and the schedule of Board of Equalization meetings.
Complete the property tax appeal application form, which can be found on the website or obtained from the Commissioner of Revenue office.
Submit your completed application, along with any supporting documents, to the Commissioner of Revenue office by the deadline specified on the website or in the application instructions.
Attend the Board of Equalization meeting to present your case and answer any questions the board may have.
If your appeal is denied, you may further appeal to the Virginia Board of Equalization at https://www.boe.virginia.gov/
If your appeal is still denied, you can appeal to the Circuit Court in the county where your property is located.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Rockingham County

Homes in Rockingham county have a median home value of $216,048.

Rockingham county home values are ranked 56 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, Rockingham county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~65%.

Virginia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Rockingham county is $64,496.

Compared to the state of Virginia and the United States, Rockingham 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.

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Rockingham county's population has grown from 57,482 in 1990 to 83,757 in 2020, an increase of 46% 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.

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

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Rockingham County Virginia Cities

Bergton, Bridgewater, Broadway, Criders, Elkton, Fulks Run, Grottoes, Hinton, Keezletown, Linville, Mc Gaheysville, Montevideo, Montezuma, Mount Crawford, Port Republic, Singers Glen, Timberville

Rockingham County Virginia Zipcodes

22811 / 22812 / 22815 / 22820 / 22821 / 22827 / 22830 / 22831 / 22832 / 22834 / 22840 / 22841 / 22846 / 22850 / 22853 / 24441 / 24471 /

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