Property Taxes

Are your property taxes going up faster than your home's value?

If so, you're not alone. There is something you can do!

When you receive your Truth-in-Taxation report, they give you the opportunity to contest your taxes.

Here are the steps:

1. Review your tax records to ensure your home is accurately reflected (finished square feet, foundation size, style, age ...)

2. Gather your facts on neighboring values - a Realtor's Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) or an appraisal from a licensed Appraiser can provide this for you

3. Meet with your local Assessor's office

4. If the meeting doesn't work, you may need to gather your facts and appeal the taxes

- schedule an appeal hearing with your city "Board of Review"

- if that doesn't work, appeal to the county "Board of Equalization"

It really isn't any more difficult than it sounds. It may take time but if it can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars each year, wouldn't it be worth it?