FAQs

If you are over-assessed, then there is no reason NOT to challenge your assessment. New York State Law requires that all properties be assessed fairly. If you believe that your

No, your assessment CANNOT BE INCREASED as a result of your challenge. The Board of Assessment Review and the Small Claims Assessment Hearing Officer only have authority to review the

Absolutely. Many homeowners do fill out all of the paperwork and go to the hearings themselves. But it is a complex and detailed process. We have found that many homeowners

If you think your property is worth less than your municipality's estimate of value, then you should challenge your assessment. Your assessment should be fair, meaning that it should reflect

Just because your neighbor has a similar house and pays lower property taxes, it doesn't automatically mean your property taxes can be lowered. Your neighbor's property may be under-assessed, or

Is the town's estimate of your home's value accurate? Have an appraisal done by a certified, licensed appraiser. If the appraiser's value is lower than the town's, you are over-assessed

The real question is, are your property taxes higher than they should be? Your property taxes are based on the value of your home. What does your town or city