Paul Frank & Collins

Paul Frank & Collins brings decades of experience to property tax consulting in Burlington and surrounding areas. The firm specializes in challenging inflated property assessments and securing meaningful tax reductions for both residential and commercial property owners. Their systematic approach combines thorough market analysis with proven legal strategies. The team understands Vermont's assessment procedures and has successfully reduced tax burdens for hundreds of clients. They work on a contingency basis for many cases, meaning you only pay when they achieve results.

The firm offers comprehensive property tax assessment reviews, analyzing your property's current valuation against comparable sales and market conditions. They handle formal appeals to local boards of civil authority and state-level hearings when necessary. Commercial property owners benefit from their expertise in income capitalization approaches and cost segregation studies. Residential services include homestead exemption verification, disability exemptions, and veteran tax benefits applications. They also provide pre-purchase assessment consulting to identify potential tax issues before closing. The team maintains detailed databases of local sales and assessment trends to strengthen appeal cases. For multi-property owners, they offer portfolio-wide assessment reviews to identify systematic overvaluations across holdings.

Your consultation begins with a comprehensive property assessment review where they analyze your current tax bill, recent assessment changes, and comparable property data. They'll explain the likelihood of success and potential savings before you commit to representation. If they take your case, they'll gather supporting documentation including recent sales data, property condition reports, and market analyses. They handle all paperwork and represent you at hearings, keeping you informed throughout the process. Most residential cases resolve within 3-6 months, while commercial appeals may take longer depending on complexity.

Paul Frank & Collins serves Burlington and the greater Chittenden County area, including Winooski, South Burlington, Shelburne, and Essex. They also handle select cases throughout northwestern Vermont, particularly for commercial properties or complex residential appeals. Their deep knowledge of local assessment practices gives them an advantage in these markets.