LA Home Appraisal

LA Home Appraisal has been helping Los Angeles homeowners and investors challenge unfair property tax assessments for over a decade. The team knows the LA County Assessor's office inside and out, and that familiarity translates into real savings for clients who'd otherwise overpay year after year. They handle everything from single-family homes in the Valley to multi-unit income properties throughout the basin. The firm's approach is straightforward: they pull comparable sales data, review your current assessment, and give you an honest opinion on whether an appeal is worth filing. No pressure, no vague promises. If there's a strong case, they'll build it. If the numbers don't support a reduction, they'll tell you that too. Most clients come back every reassessment cycle because the process actually works.

LA Home Appraisal covers the full range of property tax and valuation services that LA County property owners need. Their core offering is Proposition 8 temporary reduction filings, which let owners appeal assessments when market value has dropped below the assessed value. They also handle base year value transfers under Propositions 19 and 58, which matter a lot for families passing property between generations. For investors and commercial property owners, they do income approach valuations that reflect actual net operating income rather than inflated comparable sales. They'll also review your current tax bill for exemptions you might be missing, like the homeowner's exemption or veteran's exemption. If an appeal goes to the Assessment Appeals Board, they represent clients through the hearing process, preparing market analysis reports and presenting evidence directly to the board. They also offer standalone appraisal reports for estate planning, divorce settlements, and refinancing, so you get a certified opinion of value that holds up in any context. Turnaround on standard residential appraisals is typically 5 to 7 business days.

The process starts with a free review of your current assessment notice. You share your property address and the assessed value on your notice, and the team pulls recent sales and active listings to see how your assessment compares to actual market conditions. If the data supports an appeal, they file the Application for Changed Assessment with the LA County Assessment Appeals Board before the filing deadline, which is typically November 30th for the regular roll. From there they gather supporting documentation, including a formal appraisal if needed, and prepare a written submission for the board. Hearings are scheduled by the board and can take several months to come up. LA Home Appraisal handles all communication with the board and attends the hearing on your behalf. If the appeal is successful, the reduction applies to the tax year in question and you receive a refund for any overpayment. The whole process usually takes six to eighteen months from filing to resolution.

LA Home Appraisal serves all of Los Angeles County, including the city of LA, Santa Monica, Culver City, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Long Beach, and communities throughout the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and South Bay. They also cover unincorporated areas of the county. If you're unsure whether your property falls within their service area, a quick call to the office will confirm it.