Howell Linkous And Nettles

Howell Linkous And Nettles has served Charleston area property owners for over 25 years, focusing exclusively on tax law and property assessment appeals. Our specialized practice means we stay current with changing assessment methodologies, exemption programs, and appeal procedures across all South Carolina counties. We've built our reputation on thorough case preparation and honest communication with clients. Not every property qualifies for a successful appeal, and we'll tell you upfront if we don't see realistic potential for tax reduction. When we do take your case, you can expect detailed analysis, professional representation, and persistent advocacy for the lowest legally supportable assessment.

Our property tax services encompass complete assessment challenges from initial review through final resolution. We conduct detailed property inspections, analyze comparable sales data, and review assessment methodologies for both residential and commercial properties. For homeowners, we handle standard appeals plus specialized exemption applications for seniors, veterans, disabled persons, and agricultural use classifications. Commercial property work includes complex income and expense analysis for rental properties, retail centers, office buildings, and industrial facilities. We prepare detailed cost approach studies when replacement costs don't support current assessments, and market approach analysis when comparable sales data favors our clients. Our team also provides pre-appeal consultation services to help property owners understand their assessment and identify potential issues before formal appeal deadlines.

We start every case with a detailed property assessment review, comparing your current valuation to market data, recent sales, and assessment patterns for similar properties. If we identify appeal potential, we'll conduct a thorough property inspection and gather supporting documentation including comparable sales, cost data, and income information where applicable. Formal appeals are filed with appropriate deadlines and supporting evidence. We represent clients at administrative hearings and handle all communications with county assessors throughout the process. We provide regular updates on case progress and maintain realistic expectations about timelines and potential outcomes. Most cases reach resolution within 4-6 months of filing.

Our practice covers Charleston County, Dorchester County, Berkeley County, and surrounding areas throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry. We handle property tax appeals in Mount Pleasant, Summerville, North Charleston, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, and rural areas including Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island. Our extensive local experience includes understanding unique assessment challenges in coastal and flood-prone areas.