Dinsmore & Shohl

Premier Property Tax Advisors has been fighting excessive property tax assessments in the Pittsburgh area for over 15 years. Our certified appraisers and tax professionals understand Pennsylvania's complex assessment system and how to challenge unfair valuations effectively. We've helped thousands of homeowners and business owners reduce their property tax burden. Our team stays current with changing assessment practices and market conditions throughout Allegheny County. Whether you're dealing with a steep increase after reassessment or believe your property has been overvalued for years, we'll evaluate your case and determine the best strategy for achieving meaningful tax savings.

Our comprehensive property tax services include formal appeals before local assessment boards and the Board of Revision of Taxes. We handle residential appeals for single-family homes, condos, and multi-unit properties. Commercial services cover office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, and mixed-use developments. We conduct thorough property inspections and market analyses to build strong cases. Our valuation experts prepare detailed appraisals that highlight factors reducing your property's market value. We also review assessment records for errors in square footage, lot size, or property characteristics that could be inflating your taxes. Additionally, we provide ongoing monitoring services to catch assessment increases early. Our clients receive annual reviews of their property records and market comparisons. For commercial properties, we offer specialized services including income approach valuations and highest-and-best-use analyses that often reveal significant tax savings opportunities.

Your property tax appeal begins with a free consultation where we review your assessment and recent sales data for comparable properties. If we identify potential savings, we'll conduct a detailed property inspection and market analysis. We gather supporting evidence including recent appraisals, repair estimates, and documentation of property conditions that affect value. Our team prepares all necessary paperwork and represents you at hearings before assessment boards. Most appeals are resolved within 3-6 months. We handle all communication with assessment officials and keep you informed throughout the process. If initial appeals aren't successful, we can pursue further remedies through the court system when justified by potential savings.

We serve all of Allegheny County including Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Mt. Lebanon, and surrounding communities. Our team also handles appeals in neighboring Westmoreland, Washington, and Butler counties. We're familiar with the specific assessment practices and hearing procedures in each jurisdiction we serve.