Property Tax Appeal Services

Did you purchase your home after 2004, or have you done remodeling or an addition which caused your home to be reassessed after 2004?  If so, you may be overpaying on your property taxes due to the decline in real estate values.  Most tax districts determine your property taxes based on its value at the time of assessment, and properties are usually only assessed when they sell or have had major permit work such as remodeling or additions.  Furthermore, many tax districts raise taxes by up to 2% per year regardless of whether values are increasing or decreasing.  Some areas have declined in value by as much as 25% since the market peaked, which could translate into thousands of dollars in property tax reductions.  We can help determine if it is in your best interest to seek an appeal or reassessment.

There are as many different procedures for appealing assessments as there are property taxing districts, so it's important to enlist the help of a professional appraisal firm that's experienced and trained in the ins and outs of your particular jurisdiction. 

Sometimes, you will have a hearing on your assessment appeal and will need for the appraiser you've hired to testify on your behalf. Be assured that at Sunset Appraisals, we are able to professionally and persuasively testify at appeal hearings.