ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH IN PROPERTY TAXES?
If you believe your property tax bill is too high, your first step should be to discuss your concerns with the Assessor's Office. If this does not lead to a satisfactory resolution, you have the right to file an appeal with the County. Obtaining an independent, professional real estate appraisal can be crucial in getting your property tax reduction appeal approved.
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NAVIGATING THE APPEALS PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA
There are four main scenarios in which you can file an appeal:
Decline in Market Value Appeal: If you believe your property's market value has decreased.
Base Year Value: This involves changes due to new ownership or improvements.
Reassessment After Calamity: Disputes regarding your property's reassessed value following a natural disaster or other calamities.
Escape Assessment and Roll Changes: This pertains to events from previous years that the Assessor's Office did not identify promptly.
Each of these scenarios has specific filing deadlines, so it's important to check the relevant dates.
GETTING A CERTIFIED APPRAISAL
If your concerns fall into one of the aforementioned categories, it is advisable to get a certified appraisal. Doing some preliminary research on your own before hiring a professional appraiser can be beneficial. However, according to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), appraisers cannot use your research as part of their independent evaluation.
When you hire KO Appraisal for a tax assessment appeal appraisal, you are commissioning us as a neutral, independent third-party to conduct a thorough professional real estate appraisal. If our certified appraisal supports your claim, you can then file an application to change your assessment and prepare for your hearing.
CONTACT OUR TEAM
For more information about our appraisal services, please contact us or call us at 760-685-8036. We are committed to helping you navigate the appraisal process with ease and accuracy.
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