Property Tax Appeal Exhibit Checklist
Every document you need for a tax board hearing, from comparable sales to property condition evidence.
What's Inside
- Tax assessment notice with current assessed value
- Property record card (check for errors)
- 3-5 comparable sales within your area
- Photos of property condition issues
- Independent appraisal report
- + 1 more sections
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Why Use This Checklist?
Build a comparable sales package that shows your assessment exceeds fair market value
Check the assessor's property record card for factual errors
Organize condition evidence that the assessor may not have considered
Prepare a clear, evidence-based presentation for the tax board hearing
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Property Tax Appeals Exhibit Checklist FAQ
What is the deadline to file a property tax appeal?
Deadlines vary by state and are strictly enforced. New Jersey allows 45 days from tax list finalization, typically April 1 (N.J.S.A. 54:3-21). Texas allows protests until May 15 or within 30 days of the assessment notice, whichever is later (Property Tax Code § 41.41). Check your jurisdiction — missing the deadline means waiting until next year.
What makes a good comparable sale for a tax appeal?
The best comparables are recent sales (within 6-12 months) of similar properties within a half-mile of yours. Match on square footage, lot size, age, condition, and school district. The closer the match, the more weight the tax board gives it. Three strong comparables are better than ten weak ones.
Should I get an independent appraisal?
An independent appraisal from a licensed appraiser is the strongest single piece of evidence at a tax board hearing. It typically costs $300-500 for a residential property. If your assessment is thousands above market value, the appraisal often pays for itself in the first year of reduced taxes.