PROPERTY TAX APPEALS
Ad Valorem Appeals
Special Taxing District Appeals
Appeal Processing
Valuation
Refund Collection
The real estate development business is subject to up and down cycles just like any other business. When the cycle turns down and values become depressed, a proactive property owner will seek to appeal and reduce their assessed value for property tax purposes which in turn will reduce their property tax expense. Aside from the appeal process itself, a key aspect in any successful appeal is to accurately support the value of the property. Property tax rates based on ad valorem taxes and oftentimes additional special taxing districts can be significant and a successful appeal can result in significant property tax savings. The consultants at DPFG are uniquely positioned to perform property tax appeals due to their integrated experience in real estate valuation and special taxing district financing's.
PROPERTY TAX APPEALS SERVICES
- Identify the owner's opinion of value(s) and/or target value(s) for tax year in question
- Develop the most appropriate method to appeal the owner's properties
- Gather information from property owner(s) in order to prepare the most effective petition for tax year in question
- Identify and review property owner's assets
- File required personal property documents
- Develop arguments for property valuation reductions
- Prepare and file documentation to the appraisal district and/or local taxing agency
- Assist in an advisory role in any property tax valuation litigation on behalf of the property owner(s)
