Assessment Appeal Services

Assessment Appeal Services – CMH Appraisals

Most municipalities determine your property tax burden based on an ad valorem assessment of the property’s value. Sometimes, as a property owner, you get an unwanted surprise in the mail telling you your taxes are going up, and sometimes it may seem as though your assessment is too high. The upcoming tax year of 2024 will show an increase in taxes based on government regulation and now will be the time to appeal the large increase in real estate taxes.

First step would be top contact your municipality and discuss your property value & taxes. However, if after discussing your assessment with your local taxing authority you still feel as though your property was overvalued, a professional, independent, third-party appraisal is often your best bet for proving your case. That’s where we come in.

How to Appeal the Assessed Value of Your Property

There are as many different procedures for appealing assessments as there are property taxing districts, so it’s important to enlist the help of a professional appraisal firm that’s experienced and trained in the ins and outs of your particular jurisdiction.

Please note: It makes sense to do your own research before determining whether to go forward with a property assessment appeal, especially before you make the decision to hire a professional appraiser. However, according to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), we are not allowed to take “shortcuts”—i.e., your research—and use it on its face as part of our independent evaluation. When you hire us for an assessment appeal, you’re hiring an independent, third-party professional appraiser to produce a credible reliable appraisal report determining market value. If you’re right that your property has been overvalued, an independent report such as ours will be even more persuasive than any other evidence you can produce on your own.

Sometimes, you will have a hearing on your assessment appeal and will need the appraiser you’ve hired to testify on your behalf. Be assured that at CMH Appraisals LLC, we are able to professionally and persuasively testify at appeal hearings. Browse our website to learn more about our qualifications, expertise, and services offered.