Property Tax Appeals - Deadline is August 15th

Information directly from: http://www.sccassessor.org/

If you think your property is being taxed on a value that is higher than its current market value, submit a Prop 8 temporary relief form (http://eforms.sccgov.org/lfserver/DeclineInValueRequest) or contact the Assessor's Office, and ask for a review form.
Assessment Review Requests should be submitted to the Assessor's Office no later than August 15, of the current assessment year. After August 15, taxpayers are advised to file an assessment appeal with the Clerk of the Board.
Important Points
· The Assessor can only consider the market value of your property as of the lien date (January 1st).
· The market value of your property will be determined by analyzing sales of comparable properties in the area.
· Properties with characteristics similar to yours must have sold for less than your current assessed value.
· Supplemental Assessments will not be revised due to Proposition 8 reviews.

MORE INFORMATION: Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office: http://www.sccassessor.org/ Under Quick Links there is a link to Assessment Appeals – you will see full information and a Q&A


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Tracy Pina