Book a Tax Grievance Appraisal

A tax appraisal is a process by which a property owner can contest the assessed value of their property for the purpose of paying property taxes. The process typically begins with the property owner submitting a formal complaint, or "grievance," to their local tax assessor's office. This complaint will usually include evidence and arguments to support the property owner's claim that the assessed value of their property is too high.

The tax assessor's office will then review the complaint and gather additional information as needed. This may include visiting the property in question, reviewing comparable sales data, and consulting with experts in the field of real estate appraisal. Once the Tax Grievance Appraiser has gathered all the relevant information, they will make a determination of the property's fair market value.

If the assessor's determination is not satisfactory to the property owner, they may appeal the decision to a local board of assessment review or a state-level board of equalization. These boards are typically made up of appointed or elected officials, and they will review the case and make a final determination of the property's value.

It is important to note that the process of appealing a property assessment can be time-consuming and may require the property owner to provide additional documentation and evidence to support their case. Additionally, while the process of appealing an assessment can lead to a reduction in the property's assessed value, it does not guarantee that the property owner's taxes will be lowered.

Overall, tax grievance appraisals are an important tool for property owners to ensure that their property is assessed fairly and that they are not paying more in taxes than they should. If you believe that your property is assessed at an unfairly high value, it may be worth your while to explore the tax grievance process.