Evidence and Comparable Sales
Build a stronger appeal with comparable sales, property records, photographs, and valuation evidence.
145 articles in this topic
How to find comparable sales to lower your property tax assessment
Learn how to find comparable home sales, pick the right comps, and use them to win a property tax appeal. Real sources, real numbers, no law firm needed.
How to assess fair market value on your home before you appeal
Learn how to assess fair market value using comps, cost approach, and income method. Reduce your property tax bill by finding the gap between FMV and assessed value.
Adjusted sale price of comparables: how to use them in a property tax appeal
Learn how adjusted sale prices of comparables work in a property tax appeal, what adjustments matter, and how to build a comp grid that actually lowers your bill.
What type of assessment provides an unbiased opinion of value?
An independent appraisal provides an unbiased opinion of value. Learn how it differs from mass assessment, when you need one, and how to use it to win your appeal.
Comparative sales analysis: how to use comps to win your property tax appeal
Learn how comparative sales work in property tax appeals, which comps assessors accept, and how to find and present sales data to lower your assessment.
Comparable sales approach: how to use it to fight your property tax assessment
The comparable sales approach uses recent nearby sales to prove your assessed value is too high. Learn how to find comps, adjust them, and win your appeal. No attorney needed.
How to check comparable home sales for a property tax appeal
Learn how to find and use comparable home sales to challenge your assessment. Real sources, what adjustments to make, and how to present comps that win appeals.
Comparable sales method: how assessors use it and how to fight back
The comparable sales method drives most residential assessments. Learn how it works, what adjustments matter, and how to use comps to cut your tax bill yourself.
How to use comparable sales data to win a property tax appeal
Comparable sales data is the single strongest evidence in a property tax appeal. Learn how to find, filter, and present comps to cut your assessment.
How to compare sale prices of homes with the same features
Learn how to find and adjust comparable home sales to challenge your property tax assessment. Step-by-step comp analysis, adjustment tables, and real sources.
How to look up comparable home sales for a property tax appeal
Find real comp sales in 5 sources, free. Learn which sales qualify, how to filter by date and distance, and how to use them to cut your property tax bill.
Can you use Zillow comparable sales to appeal your property tax?
Zillow comps can start your property tax appeal, but assessors want MLS data. Learn what works, what fails, and how to build a winning comp package. 2026 guide.
Comparable land sales: how to find and use them to win your appeal
Learn how to find real comparable land sales, adjust for differences, and present comps that actually lower your property tax bill. No attorney needed.
How to find comparable home sales in your neighborhood for a tax appeal
Learn exactly how to pull comp sales data, filter for quality comps, and use them to cut your property tax assessment. Real sources, real numbers, no guesswork.
Comparable sales analysis: how to use comps to win your property tax appeal
Learn how to find, adjust, and present comparable sales to cut your property tax bill. Real methods, real sources, no contingency firm needed.
Commercial comparable sales: how to find and use comps to win your appeal
Learn how to find, filter, and present commercial comparable sales to cut your property tax bill. Real methods, real sources, no contingency firm needed.
How to use comparable property sales to win your tax appeal
Comparable sales are the strongest evidence in a property tax appeal. Learn how to find, filter, and present comps that can cut your assessment by thousands.
Comparable sales appraisal: how to use comps to win your property tax appeal
Learn how comparable sales appraisals work, which comps win appeals, and how to find and present them yourself. Real numbers, real strategy, no contingency fees.
Comparable sales approach to value: how it works in a property tax appeal
The comparable sales approach drives most residential assessments. Learn how assessors pick comps, what makes a good one, and how to find better comps to win your appeal.
How to find comparable sales for a property tax appeal
Learn exactly how to find, filter, and present comparable sales to lower your property tax assessment. Real sources, real filters, no contingency firm needed.
Comparative sales approach: how to use it to win your property tax appeal
The comparative sales approach compares your home to similar recent sales to prove overassessment. Learn how to find comps, adjust them, and present them at a hearing.
Comparative sales method: how to use it to win your property tax appeal
The comparative sales method compares your home to recent nearby sales to prove overassessment. Learn how to find comps, adjust for differences, and build a winning appeal.
How to build a comparative sales report for your property tax appeal
A comparative sales report is the strongest evidence in a property tax appeal. Learn how to find comps, adjust them, and win your hearing without hiring a firm.
How to find the comparable sales your assessor used to value your home
Assessors base your home's value on recent comp sales. Here's exactly how to find those comps, spot bad ones, and use them to appeal your assessment.
How to get your property record card from the assessor's office
Your property record card is free, public, and often available online in minutes. Here's exactly how to get it, read it, and use it to lower your tax bill.
What information is on a property record card and what to look for
A property record card holds 20+ data fields that drive your assessment. Learn what each field means and which errors to flag before you file an appeal.
How to prove your home has fewer bedrooms than the assessor recorded
Assessor recorded too many bedrooms? Learn the exact evidence, forms, and steps to correct the record and lower your property tax bill. Works in most states.
What evidence do you need to win a property tax appeal
Learn exactly which documents, comps, and inspection records win property tax appeals. Real evidence types, sources, and tips to cut your bill without paying a firm.
How to find comparable sales comps for a property tax appeal
Learn exactly where to find comp sales for a property tax appeal, how to filter them correctly, and how to present them to cut your assessed value.
How many comps do you need for a property tax appeal?
Most boards want 3 to 5 comparable sales for a property tax appeal. Here's exactly how to find them, pick the right ones, and present them to win.
How recent do comparable sales need to be for a tax appeal?
Most boards want comps within 6 to 12 months of the assessment date. Here's exactly what's required by state, with a table and filing tips.
How to pull your own comps from Zillow for a tax appeal
Learn exactly how to pull comparable sales from Zillow for a property tax appeal, which filters matter, and how to match what your assessor actually used.
MLS data vs. Zillow for property tax appeals: what actually works
Zillow's Zestimate is rejected by most boards; MLS comps win appeals. Learn which data gets accepted, how to pull it, and how to format it. ~2,800 words.
How to get a free CMA from a realtor to use in a tax appeal
A realtor's CMA can cut your property tax bill by showing comparable sales. Here's exactly how to ask for one free and use it as evidence in your appeal.
Does a realtor CMA work as evidence in a property tax appeal?
A realtor CMA can support a property tax appeal, but boards rarely treat it as formal appraisal. Learn when it helps, when it hurts, and what to use instead.
Property tax appeal packet: what to include for a winning case
Build a complete property tax appeal packet with the right evidence, comps, and forms. Most successful appeals hinge on 5 core documents. Learn exactly what to include.
How to organize your evidence for an assessment appeal board
Win your property tax appeal by organizing comps, photos, and records into a clear packet. Step-by-step guide to what boards actually want to see.
How to use assessment ratio to find your home's true market value opinion
Learn how assessment ratios work, how to back-calculate your assessor's implied market value, and use that number to build a winning property tax appeal.
How to use a state assessment ratio study to support your appeal
State assessment ratio studies prove your home is over-assessed systemically. Learn how to find, read, and cite one to win your property tax appeal. Free method.
Functional obsolescence argument for property tax appeal
Functional obsolescence can cut your assessed value by 10 to 40%. Learn exactly how to document and argue it yourself on a property tax appeal.
External obsolescence near a highway or commercial zone: how to appeal your property tax
Homes near highways or commercial zones can lose 5 to 20% of market value. Learn how to document external obsolescence and win a lower property tax assessment.
How to use a nearby nuisance to lower your property tax assessment
A nearby nuisance can cut your assessed value by 5 to 40%. Learn exactly how to document it, frame the argument, and win your appeal without hiring a contingency firm.
Busy road next to my house: how to use it in a tax appeal
A loud road can cut your home's value 5 to 15%. Here's how to document traffic noise, find comps, and file a winning property tax appeal yourself.
Flood zone property tax appeal strategy: how to cut your bill
Homes in FEMA flood zones sell for 3-15% less than comparable dry land. Here's how to use that discount to appeal your property tax assessment and win.
How to use your FEMA flood zone designation in a property tax appeal
A FEMA flood zone designation can cut your assessed value and lower your tax bill. Here's exactly how to build that argument, with real evidence.
Wetlands on your property: how to argue for a lower assessment
Wetlands can slash buildable area and market value. Learn the exact evidence, statutes, and comps you need to win a lower property tax assessment. DIY guide.
Landlocked parcel property tax appeal strategy: how to fight an inflated assessment
Landlocked parcels can be worth 30 to 70% less than road-access land. Learn how to document access impairment and win your property tax appeal without a paid firm.
Deed restrictions and property taxes: how to use them to lower your assessment
A deed restriction can cut your assessed value by 10 to 40%. Learn exactly how to document it, present it to your assessor, and appeal if they ignore it. 1,500 words.
HOA restrictions effect on property value and tax assessment
HOA deed restrictions can legally lower your assessed value by 5 to 15%. Learn how to document them and use them in a property tax appeal. No attorney needed.
How to compare condo assessments to identical units in your building
Find out if your condo is over-assessed by comparing it to identical units. Step-by-step guide to pulling assessment data, calculating the gap, and filing an appeal.
Townhome property tax appeal: end unit vs interior unit
End units are often over-assessed by 5-15% compared to interior units. Learn how to document the difference and win your townhome tax appeal yourself.
How to find out if your neighbors are assessed less than you
Assessment records are public. Here's how to pull your neighbors' values, spot inequity, and use the gap as appeal evidence in under an hour.
How to use the neighborhood uniformity argument in a property tax appeal
The uniformity argument cuts your assessment by proving neighbors pay less for similar homes. Learn how to build the case, find the data, and file it yourself.
How to use neighboring homes' assessments as evidence in your appeal
Learn how to pull comparable assessments from your neighbors, calculate uniformity ratios, and present them at your hearing to cut your property tax bill.
What is the equity argument in property tax appeal?
The equity argument lets you cut your property tax bill by proving neighbors pay less on similar homes. Learn how it works, how to build one, and when it wins.
How to look up your neighbor's property tax assessment online
Property tax records are public in all 50 states. Learn exactly how to find any address's assessed value, tax bill, and exemptions in under 5 minutes.
How to request assessment data from your local assessor
A public records request can get you comparable sales, assessment ratios, and neighbor data free. Here's exactly how to ask, what to request, and how to use it.
How to use a county GIS portal to research comparable properties
Learn how to pull comp data from your county GIS portal, filter by size and sale date, and build an appeal-ready evidence package. Step-by-step, no firm needed.
How to download assessment data from your county website
Step-by-step guide to finding, filtering, and downloading property assessment data from county portals, free, no consultant needed. Includes tips for 10+ major counties.
How to use ATTOM data versus county assessor records for a property tax appeal
ATTOM charges $150, $500/mo for bulk comps; your county assessor gives the same sales data free. Learn exactly when each source wins in a tax appeal.
Using property tax records to build your own comp analysis
Learn how to pull public property tax records, pick the right comps, and build an appeal-ready analysis that can cut your assessment by thousands. Free DIY guide.
Does a Zillow Zestimate help or hurt your property tax appeal?
Zillow Zestimates carry a national median error of 2.4% but can swing 10%+ in thin markets. Here's when to use one and when it backfires in a tax appeal.
How to get a private appraisal for a property tax appeal cheap
A private appraisal for a tax appeal costs $300, $600 for most homes. Here's how to get one cheap, when you actually need it, and when you don't.
Is a Redfin estimate useful for a property tax appeal?
Redfin AVM estimates are free but rarely enough alone to win a tax appeal. Here's what assessors actually accept and how to use Redfin correctly.
Is a private appraisal worth the cost for a tax appeal?
A private appraisal costs $300 to $700 for homes. Here's exactly when it wins appeals, when it's overkill, and what you pay versus what you save.
How to document storm damage for a property tax reduction
Storm damage can cut your assessed value and lower your tax bill. Learn exactly what photos, reports, and forms you need to file a winning claim.
How to use comparable house sales to lower your property tax
Comparable sales are the single strongest evidence in a property tax appeal. Learn how to find, filter, and present comps to cut your assessment. Step-by-step.
How to use property contamination in a tax appeal
Contaminated land can cut assessed value by 25 to 75%. Learn exactly how to document environmental stigma and win a property tax appeal without hiring a contingency firm.
Underground storage tank on your property: the tax reduction argument
An UST can cut your assessed value by $50,000, $300,000+. Learn how to build the contamination stigma argument, find comps, and file your own appeal.
How to respond when the assessor challenges your comps at a hearing
Assessors attack comps on 5 predictable grounds. Learn exactly how to defend each one and keep your appeal on track without hiring a contingency firm.
Brownfield contamination and your assessed value: how to appeal
Contaminated land can cut assessed value 20 to 50%. Learn how to use brownfield evidence in a property tax appeal, step by step, with real statutes and deadlines.
How to prepare for the assessor to defend their value at a hearing
When the assessor shows up ready to defend their number, most homeowners fold. Here's exactly what they'll argue and how to counter it before the hearing.
What evidence boards almost always reject in tax appeals
Learn which 8 types of evidence property tax appeal boards routinely throw out, why they fail, and what to bring instead. Real board rules, real outcomes.
How to find an appraiser who specializes in tax appeal work
Need a real estate appraiser for a property tax appeal? Learn the credentials to look for, what they charge, and how to vet one before you hire.
What kind of appraisal report do you need for a tax hearing?
Find out exactly which appraisal report format the review board expects at your property tax hearing, from a one-page summary to a full USPAP-compliant report.
Desktop appraisal versus full appraisal for a property tax appeal
Desktop appraisals cost $150, $400 vs. $350, $800 for a full appraisal. Learn which one actually wins tax appeals and when each is worth the money.
How to use your recent home purchase price to appeal your property tax assessment
Bought a home recently? Your sale price can be your strongest appeal evidence. Learn exactly how to file, what documents you need, and when it works.
Arm's length sale definition and why it matters for tax appeal
An arm's length sale is a market transaction between unrelated, willing parties. Learn how this definition can win or sink your property tax appeal.
Foreclosure sale as a comp for property tax appeal: does it work?
Foreclosure sales can work as comps in a property tax appeal, but only under specific rules. Here's when they qualify and how to use them correctly.
Can a short sale be used as a comp in a property tax appeal?
Short sales can be valid comps in a tax appeal, but rules vary by state. Learn when assessors must accept them, how to argue the point, and what to document.
Property tax records are public records: what you can actually obtain
Property tax records are public in all 50 states. Learn exactly what documents you can get, how to find them free, and how to use them to lower your tax bill.
Can you use an estate sale as a comparable for a property tax appeal?
Estate sales can work as comps in a property tax appeal, but assessors challenge them hard. Here's exactly when they hold up and when they don't.
How to get your assessment work file with a FOIA request
A FOIA or open-records request for your assessment work file can reveal the data behind your property tax bill. Here's exactly how to do it in any state.
How to document your home's condition for a property tax appeal
A step-by-step guide to photographing defects, gathering repair estimates, and building a condition file that wins property tax appeals. Real methods, no hired firm needed.
Using photos of property defects as tax appeal evidence
Photos of defects can cut your assessed value by thousands. Learn exactly which shots to take, how to label them, and how boards weigh visual evidence.
How to get an assessor's income and expense data for your appeal
Learn how to request the income and expense data your assessor used to value your property, which states require disclosure, and how to use it to win your appeal.
How to photograph your home to support a tax appeal
Good photos cut assessment errors. Learn which rooms to shoot, what defects to document, and how to organize images so a hearing officer believes them. DIY guide.
Repair estimates as evidence in a property tax appeal
Learn how to use contractor repair estimates to lower your assessed value. Real rules, required formats, and what assessors actually accept. Save 10-30%.
How to use contractor bids to lower your property tax assessment
A contractor repair bid can cut your assessed value by thousands. Learn exactly how to get the right bids, format them for appeal, and win. Real process, real numbers.
Foundation problems and property tax appeals: how to use structural damage to lower your bill
A cracked foundation can reduce your home's assessed value by 10-25%. Learn exactly how to document and present foundation damage in a property tax appeal.
Roof condition evidence in a property tax assessment appeal
Learn how to document roof damage, age, and repair costs to lower your assessed value. Real evidence types, cost data, and filing tips for DIY appeals.
Time adjustment errors in property tax assessments: how to spot them
Assessors use 'time adjustments' to value your home as of a specific date. When they get it wrong, you overpay. Here's how to find the error and fix it.
Using mold as evidence in a property tax appeal
Mold damage can lower your assessed value if you document it right. Learn how to build a mold-evidence file, which comps to pull, and what reviewers actually accept.
Knob and tube wiring effect on property value for tax purposes
Knob and tube wiring can lower assessed value by 10 to 25%. Learn how to document it, use it as evidence in a property tax appeal, and save without hiring anyone.
Style adjustment errors in assessments: colonial vs. ranch homes
Assessors routinely misapply style adjustments between colonial and ranch homes, inflating values by 5 to 15%. Learn how to spot and challenge these errors.
Outdated electrical systems as an argument for lower property taxes
Knob-and-tube or fuse-box wiring can reduce your assessed value. Learn how to document obsolete electrical as a depreciation argument and win your appeal.
Septic system age and condition argument for lower assessment
A failing or aging septic system can cut your assessed value by thousands. Here's exactly how to document and present that argument to your assessor.
How to argue your home is in average, not good condition
Assessors default to 'good' condition ratings that inflate your value. Here's how to document average condition and win a lower assessment, step by step.
How to measure gross living area to check your assessor's calculation
Assessors routinely overcount GLA by 50-300 sq ft. Learn the ANSI Z765 rules for measuring finished space and how to document errors for your appeal.
How to argue functional obsolescence for a small lot size
A small lot can cut your home's market value 5 to 20%. Here's how to document functional obsolescence and win a property tax appeal without hiring anyone.
ANSI measurement standard for residential property area explained
ANSI Z765-2021 defines how home square footage is measured. Learn what counts, what doesn't, and how errors inflate your property tax assessment.
Irregular lot shape argument for lower assessed value
An irregular lot can cut your assessed value 5 to 25%. Learn exactly how to document and present the shape argument at your property tax appeal hearing.
Steep slope and difficult terrain property tax assessment arguments
Own a steep or rocky lot? Learn how to argue terrain constraints cut your assessed value, what evidence to gather, and how to DIY your appeal. Save 10-30%.
Landlocked property tax assessment challenge: what you can do
A landlocked parcel can be worth 20-50% less than comparable land with road access. Here's exactly how to challenge your assessment and win.
Shared driveway easement effect on property value for taxes
A shared driveway easement can cut assessed value by 5 to 15%. Learn how to document it, argue it at appeal, and what assessors actually consider.
How to argue your view is blocked versus comps with views
A blocked or inferior view can cut assessed value by 5 to 20%. Here's exactly how to document it and win your property tax appeal with real comps.
Power lines near your home: how they affect your property tax assessment
High-voltage power lines can cut home values by 2 to 9%. Here's how to use that in a property tax appeal and what evidence actually works.
Cell tower on neighboring property: how it affects your assessed value
A cell tower next door can lower your home's market value 10 to 20%. Here's how to document the impact and use it to appeal your property tax assessment.
How a commercial property next door affects your home's assessment
A gas station or strip mall next door can cut your home's market value. Here's how assessors handle it and how to appeal if the number is wrong.
In-ground pool assessed value: how to dispute the add-on
Assessors add $10,000, $45,000 for an in-ground pool. Here's how to check if that number is wrong and how to dispute it yourself, step by step.
School proximity effect on property tax assessment: both directions explained
Living near a top-rated school can add 5 to 25% to your assessed value. Living near a poor-rated school can cut it. Here's how to use both facts in your appeal.
Train noise effect on property value: how to use it in a tax appeal
Train noise cuts property values 10 to 25%. Learn how to measure the discount, pull comps, and file a DIY tax appeal without paying a contingency firm.
Airport flight path property tax reduction: how to build your appeal argument
Noise and flight paths can cut home values 5 to 15%. Here's how to document that damage and use it to lower your property tax assessment. Real steps, no attorney required.
How to document deferred maintenance for a property tax appeal
Learn how to photograph, estimate, and present deferred maintenance evidence to cut your assessed value. Real steps, real costs, no contingency firm needed.
Railroad tracks behind your house: how to appeal your property tax assessment
Railroad tracks can cut a home's value 10 to 20%. Learn how to document the nuisance and win a property tax appeal without hiring a contingency firm. Step-by-step.
What records to keep every year to make future property tax appeals easier
Keep these 9 property tax records every year and you'll walk into any appeal with evidence ready. Exact list, storage tips, and what assessors actually check.
Building a property tax appeal file over time
Learn how to build a property tax appeal file year-round so you have every document, comp, and photo ready before your deadline. Practical steps inside.
How to track comparable sales throughout the year for appeal prep
Track comps year-round and cut your property tax bill. Exact sources, timelines, and a free-spreadsheet system so you're ready before the appeal deadline.
What evidence do assessors actually accept in appeal hearings
Assessors accept comps, appraisals, photos, income data, and repair estimates. Learn exactly what works, what gets ignored, and how to build a winning file.
How to pull comparable sales from public records for your appeal
Learn how to find real comp sales in public records to win your property tax appeal. Includes what databases to use, which filters matter, and what adjustments to make.
How to request your property record card from the assessor
Get your property record card free in most counties. Learn exactly what to ask for, where to find it online, and how errors on it can cut your tax bill.
How to correct a square footage error on your assessor property card
A wrong square footage on your property card can inflate your tax bill by thousands. Here's how to find the error, document it, and get it corrected fast.
How to prepare a comparable sales grid for an assessment appeal
Step-by-step guide to building a comp grid that wins property tax appeals. Learn which sales to pick, how to adjust them, and what boards expect to see.
How to prove functional obsolescence to lower your assessment
Functional obsolescence can cut your assessed value by 10 to 40%. Here's exactly how to document it, present it to an assessor, and win your appeal without a lawyer.
What physical depreciation arguments win at appeal hearings
Learn which physical depreciation arguments actually win property tax appeals, what evidence you need, and how to present condition defects that cut your assessment.
How to document deferred maintenance for property tax reduction
Deferred maintenance can lower your assessed value by thousands. Here's exactly how to photograph, price, and present repair evidence to win your appeal.
How to use a failed home sale to lower your property tax assessment
A failed home sale can be your strongest evidence in a property tax appeal. Learn exactly how to document a collapsed deal and cut your assessment.
How to use your refinance appraisal to win a property tax appeal
A mortgage refinance appraisal can cut your assessed value if you use it right. Here's exactly how to submit it, what reviewers look for, and where it falls short.
Do you need a licensed appraisal to win a property tax appeal?
A licensed appraisal helps but isn't required to win most property tax appeals. Learn when comps alone work, when you need an appraiser, and what evidence actually wins.
How to find a cheap appraisal for property tax appeal purposes
A flat-fee appraisal for a property tax appeal typically costs $300 to $600. Here's how to find one, when you actually need it, and when you don't.
What is a desk appraisal and is it enough for a tax appeal?
A desk appraisal skips the site visit and uses public data. Learn when it satisfies a tax appeal board and when you need a full appraisal instead.
How to organize your evidence binder for a property tax appeal hearing
A step-by-step guide to building an evidence binder that wins property tax appeals. Learn what tabs to use, which comps to pull, and how to order your documents.
How many comps do you need for a successful property tax appeal?
Most boards want 3 to 5 comparable sales for a property tax appeal. Learn what makes a comp valid, how to find them free, and how many you really need to win.
How to find off-market comparable sales for a property tax appeal
Off-market comps win appeals. Learn 7 real sources for private sales data, what assessors look for, and how to build a comp grid that holds up at a hearing.
What time period should comparable sales come from for a property tax appeal?
Most states require comps within 12 months of the assessment date. Learn the exact windows, how to find them, and how to use them to win your appeal.
How close in location must comparable sales be for a property tax appeal?
How close do your comps need to be to win a property tax appeal? Distance rules by state, what boards accept, and what to do when nearby sales are scarce.
How to adjust for differences between your home and comparables
Learn how to make dollar adjustments between your home and comps in a property tax appeal. Real formulas, paired-sales math, and what assessors actually accept.
What is paired sales analysis and how to do it yourself
Paired sales analysis isolates one property feature's value by comparing similar sales. Learn the step-by-step method to build your own appeal evidence in 2026.
How to use Zillow data in a property tax appeal
Zillow can support your property tax appeal, but only if you use it right. Learn how to pull comps, spot flaws, and build a real case in under 140 chars.
Can you use Redfin or Realtor.com data in a property tax appeal?
Yes, Redfin and Realtor.com data can support a tax appeal, but only if you use it correctly. Here's what works, what doesn't, and how to build a winning comp set.
How to get MLS comparable sales without being an agent
You don't need an MLS login to get comp sales for a property tax appeal. Here are 7 free and low-cost ways to pull real sold data in 2026.
How to get a realtor to pull comps for your tax appeal free
Realtors can pull MLS comps for your property tax appeal at no cost. Here's exactly how to ask, what to request, and how to use the data to win.
What is assessment uniformity and how to use it in an appeal
Assessment uniformity means all properties must be taxed at the same ratio. Learn how to find your effective tax rate, prove non-uniformity, and win your appeal.
How to prove your property is assessed higher than neighbors
Learn how to build an equity argument showing your assessment is unfair compared to neighbors. Step-by-step guide with real data sources, forms, and appeal tips.
What is an assessment equity study and how do you request one?
An assessment equity study reveals if your property is assessed at a higher ratio than neighbors. Learn what they are, where to get them, and how to use them to win an appeal.