Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals

You can appeal the assessment if you believe your municipality has overvalued your property for tax purposes. Navigating real estate tax assessment appeals can significantly impact your tax obligations. However, successfully appealing an assessment requires a thorough understanding of local tax laws, property values, and relevant documentation. Engage with municipal law attorneys for insights on effectively challenging and potentially reducing your tax assessments for optimal financial benefits.

Key Steps in the Appeals Process

Begin by carefully examining your assessment notice for errors in property details or valuation, and compare your property’s assessed value to similar properties in your area to identify discrepancies.

Collect the sales data for comparable properties, photos of property defects, repair estimates, or professional appraisals to support your case. Submit a written appeal to your assessment office.

When an assessment appeal is filed, you will attend a hearing before the assessment board to present your evidence. The board will make a decision that is then issued via mail.

If you are dissatisfied with the board’s decision, you may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas to have a judge review the matter.

Legal Strategies for Appealing Tax Assessments

It is important to gather sufficient evidence to confirm the value of your property. Most often, a formal appraisal is the best evidence of value.

Ensure you meet all the deadlines. Missing a filing deadline can forfeit your right to appeal.

Legal counsel is often advisable, especially for complex or high-value cases.

Trust Our Experienced Municipal Attorneys

Our municipal attorneys at Bingaman Hess are your go-to experts for navigating complex municipal transactions, including inaccurate tax assessments. From representing individuals to guiding corporations, we have you covered. Regarding municipal matters, we don't just follow the rules—we know how to leverage them to your advantage.

If you have questions or need help navigating the process, call us at 610.374.8377 or find us online.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No one may rely on this information without consulting an attorney. Anyone who attempts to use this information without attorney consultation does so at their own risk. Bingaman Hess is not and shall never be responsible for anyone who uses this information. It is not legal advice.