Varnum

Varnum's property tax practice has been serving Birmingham and southeast Michigan for over three decades. Our experienced consultants combine legal expertise with deep market knowledge to challenge excessive property assessments and secure meaningful tax reductions for our clients. We take a data-driven approach to property tax appeals, utilizing comprehensive market analysis, property inspections, and economic modeling to build compelling cases. Our team understands that every property is unique, and we tailor our strategies accordingly. Whether you're dealing with a residential over-assessment or complex commercial valuation issues, we have the resources and experience to advocate effectively on your behalf.

Our property tax services encompass the full spectrum of assessment challenges and tax reduction strategies. We handle residential appeals for single-family homes, condominiums, and luxury properties, as well as commercial appeals for office complexes, retail centers, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments. Our consultants provide thorough assessment reviews, identifying discrepancies between your property's assessed value and current market conditions. We prepare detailed appeals packages including comparable sales analysis, property condition reports, and economic impact studies where applicable. For commercial properties, we perform income and expense analysis, highest and best use studies, and obsolescence evaluations. We represent clients before local boards of review, the Michigan Tax Tribunal, and in settlement negotiations with municipal assessors.

We begin with a comprehensive property evaluation and assessment review during your free initial consultation. Our team analyzes your property's assessment history, recent market data, and any unique factors that might affect valuation. Once we identify potential for tax reduction, we develop a customized appeal strategy and handle all filing requirements within statutory deadlines. We gather supporting evidence, prepare legal arguments, and represent you at hearings. Throughout the process, we maintain regular communication about case progress and strategy adjustments. If initial appeals are unsuccessful, we can pursue further remedies through the Michigan Tax Tribunal or court system.

We serve Birmingham and throughout Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties. Our practice extends to communities including Troy, Rochester Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, and surrounding municipalities. We're familiar with the assessment practices and market conditions across metro Detroit, allowing us to develop targeted strategies for each jurisdiction.