What if I disagree with the tax assessment of my property? 4 Answers as of November 19, 2010

If you disagree with the tax assessment on your property you should contact your county assessors office. Many county assessors require that you complete a short informal appraisal review form asking you to provide documentation supporting your belief that your assessed value is too high. For residential property, the best supporting documentation is sales of comparable properties. You might be able to obtain this information free from your county assessor's website, or from a local real estate agent.

The county assessors staff will then review this information and based upon the information you submitted they may agree with you. However, if there remains a difference of opinion of value, then you may appeal. The assessment appeal process provides for the equalization or the fairness of the assessment of a propertys value.

In California, the regular appeals filing period begins on July 2, 2010 and ends on either September 15th or November 30th depending on the county where the property is located.

check with the tax assessor office in your county for procedures there are strict time limits to file a petition

Generally, home owners can fight the tax assessment. You can do this on your own or you can have an attorney assist you with the process.

You may contact our office to schedule an appointment if you have further questions or if you need assistance with this issue. You can also schedule an appointment or obtain additional information at our website. Thank you.

In most states, there is a board in your areas where you can appeal the assessment by providing a appraisal or comps on the property value.