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Is there a tax appeal process if over-assessed?

Yes — Property Owners Have the Right to Appeal Assessments
If you believe your property has been over-assessed, you can initiate a tax appeal process through your local county assessor or board of equalization. This process allows owners to challenge the assessed value to potentially reduce their property tax liability.

  • Appeals are usually allowed annually during a fixed filing window
  • Must be based on evidence that the assessed value exceeds fair market value
  • Can be initiated by the property owner or their authorized representative

Supporting Evidence Must Be Submitted for Review
To succeed in an appeal, you must provide credible documentation showing that the property’s assessed value is too high. This may include:

  • Recent comparable sales (within the last year) of similar properties
  • Independent appraisals from certified professionals
  • Income or expense statements for income-producing properties
  • Photographs or reports documenting property conditions that reduce value

Reviewed by Local Appeals Board or Assessor’s Office
Once submitted, the appeal is reviewed either administratively by the assessor’s staff or formally by a local assessment appeals board.

  • If accepted, the assessed value and resulting tax bill may be reduced retroactively
  • If denied, owners may escalate to state tax courts or appeal tribunals
  • Decisions are usually rendered within several weeks to a few months

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