Stafford County
Stafford County, Virginia
County Courthouse
PO BOX 339
Stafford, Virginia 22555
Tel: 540-658-8600
Fax: 540-658-7643
County Website: Stafford county
Assessor Website: Stafford county assessor
Stafford County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all necessary documentation, including property tax bills and any evidence of overvaluation or incorrect information on the assessment.
- Determine the deadline for filing an appeal. In Stafford County, this is typically within 60 days of the date of the assessment notice.
- Contact the Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue to obtain an appeal form and to confirm the deadline for filing.
- Fill out the appeal form and include any supporting documentation.
- Submit the completed appeal form and documentation to the Commissioner of the Revenue by the deadline.
Links:
Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue: https://www.staffordcountyva.gov/368/Commissioner-of-the-Revenue
Information on appealing property taxes in Stafford County: https://www.staffordcountyva.gov/205/Appealing-Property-Taxes
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Stafford county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Stafford county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Stafford 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. Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford county Virginia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Stafford County
Homes in Stafford county have a median home value of $355,088.
Stafford county home values are ranked 14 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, Stafford county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~172%.
The median household income in Stafford county is $112,247.
Compared to the state of Virginia and the United States, Stafford 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.
Stafford county's population has grown from 62,255 in 1990 to 156,927 in 2020, an increase of 152% 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.
Stafford county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Virginia and the United States.
Stafford County Virginia Cities
Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Stafford
Stafford County Virginia Zipcodes
22405 / 22406 / 22554 /
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