Dear Homeowner:

  Are your property taxes too high?  If you believe your fair market value is unfair, it is your right as a property owner, to appeal your assessment.

  It is important to have your fair market value at the right level, no matter what the tax rate is.  You only want to be taxed or assessed at your fair market value.  

  Tax Appeal evidence consists of an appraisal (value date of January 1, 2011).  Comparable properties must be representative of similar neighborhoods, similar building styles and construction.  Estimates of market value provided by real estate agents or attorneys may not be as reliable as a certified appraisal.

  It is critical that you appeal your assessment within the legally allowed time, either at the Township level or within the 30-day published appeal period. Once the legal 30-day appeal period is closed, it is too late to appeal the assessment for that year.

  If there are any questions, please contact us. We look forward to serving you.