Property Tax Grievance on Long Island - Getting a Home Appraisal
To Get Your Taxes Lowered - an independent appraisal is the best proof you can provide with your grievance.
In today's turbulent real estate market, many homeowners have found themselves in an area where property values have declined. And while this is an unpleasant reality, there is an upside.
If your property value has declined, it is very possible that you're currently over assessed. If so, you're probably paying more in property taxes than you should be.
You Must Prove What Your Property is Worth
However, regardless of where you live, one thing remains constant - the most credible piece of evidence that you can provide to support your claim, is a written real estate appraisal prepared by a licensed or certified real estate appraiser.
If you're paying too much in property taxes, the first step towards lowering them is to get an appraisal of your home.
Our appraisal reports are regularly relied upon by attorneys, accountants and homeowners like yourself and meet the requirements of local town governments.
Here's What You Need to Know
The rules pertaining to property tax grievance vary widely from one area to another, so it's best that you contact your local municipality for details if you think you're currently over assessed.
For your convenience, we've put together a list of information pertaining to property tax grievance in Nassau County and Suffolk County for 2012 (see below).
Call us today and speak to a friendly, knowledgeable appraiser who will answer all of your questions.
2012 Tax Grievance Information for:
Nassau County
Suffolk County
5 Things You Need to Know About Tax Grievance
1) The 2012 deadlines for filing a tax grievance on Long Island are:
Nassau deadline is March 1st
Suffolk deadline is May 15th
2) Your property taxes cannot be raised as a result of you filing a grievance.
3) Your property must be owner-occupied to be eligible.
4) If you're about to purchase a home, you can file a grievance as soon as your new home is under contract.
5) Submitting an official appraisal with your grievance will give you the best chance of winning your grievance.
Our staff of professional NY Real Estate Appraisers provide home appraisals in
Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island.