Property Value Reviews
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R&T Code Section 51 states that the taxable value of real property shall be the lesser of Base Year Value or Full Cash Value. The Assessor recognizes the responsibility to enroll the appropriate values during a declining market. A Proposition 8 reduction is a form of assessment relief. It may be applied when a Property’s taxable value exceeds the current market value. For a better understanding of Proposition 8 Assessment Relief and other assessment questions, you can go to our Assessor Information/Pamphlets section.
Value Reviews in Shasta County as of January 1, 2009
In recognition of the decline in the market values as of the January 1, 2009 lien date, the Shasta County Assessor’s Office made a proactive review of approximately 32,000 properties that had sold since January 1, 2003. This review resulted in the reduction on 16,400 properties and a savings of over 12.7 million dollars for the property owners of
The Assessor’s Office is required, by State law, to enroll the lower of base year value or current market value on all real property. To understand how this relates to your 2009 assessable value, you will need to know the following:
· What is my Assessable Value for the January 1, 2009 lien date? You can find your value in our Online Assessment Inquiry by entering your Assessment Number (Fee Parcel).
· What was the Current Market Value of my property as of January 1, 2009 lien date (this is the price your property would sell for on the open market)? The market value of your property will be determined by analyzing sales of comparable properties in the area. Properties with characteristics similar to yours must have sold for less than your current assessed value. Sales up to 90 days after the January 1st lien date may be included; however, sales after that 90 days may not be included.
After determining the above, if the Assessed Value of your property exceeds the Current Market Value of your property, you should notify our office by completing a Request for Review.
A historical review of recent value-declines in
Value Reviews in Shasta County as of January 1, 2007
With the downturn in the housing market in evidence in mid 2007, the Assessor’s office determined that it was necessary to look at the assessable values to be enrolled for the 2007-2008 tax year. The lien date values (as of January 1, 2007) were compared to the market values, determined by analyzing sales occurring up to 90 days after the January 1st lien date. The evidence indicated that the decline in values began around mid 2007. Due to the fact that the market decline began to occur after the allowable time period for comparison to the lien date values, an extensive review was not necessary for 2007. It did however shine a light on the widespread reviews that would be necessary in 2008.
Value Reviews in Shasta County as of January 1, 2008
By January 1, 2008,
Leslie Morgan and the entire staff of the Shasta County Assessor-Recorder strive to represent the residents of