How to Appeal Property Tax Assessments
Did your Property Tax Assessment show that your home jumped $100K in value? YIKES! I’ve had multiple clients ask 1) How this can happen and 2) What can be done to fight it?
Here are the answers:
- The Reason the values went up is because 2013 sales data was strong. Prices went up across the board as the housing market improved.
- If you disagree with the new value of your home (along with the higher taxes you’ll be paying), there is a simple Appeals Process to follow. Go to the link below and follow the directions.
Click Here: Ada County Assessment Appeal Form
Your appeal has to be submitted in writing PRIOR to the data on your Assessment Notice.
As part of your appeal, you will need back-up data on sales for your specific subdivision. If you can find a comparable sale (square footage, bedroom count and lot size), simply highlight it and send it in with your letter stating that your home can’t be worth $XXX,XXX if a similar home sold for so much less.
I would also encourage using Zillow.com and Trulia.com to see other valuations of your property. I can’t guarantee it will work, but its worth a try!
If you would like a 12 month report of your own neighborhood, please feel free to give me a call or email me at Jeremy@JeremyTelford.com.
All the best,
Jeremy
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