2012 Real Property Assessment Appeals
Anchorage property owners, you should have received your 2012 Real Property Assessments by now and this is a reminder that any and all property appraisal appeals must be filed by February 13, 2012.
There are many reasons why property values go up and down; the neighborhood became more trendy or your particular home has had updates and renovations done to it. The best reason to appeal your property appraisal is to lower your tax amount. This can be done through varoius ways and for different reasons. Remember that the Tax Assessed Value is NOT the same as the Market Value of the Property click here to read more about this topic.
Here are the steps to take to appeal your property appraisal:
1. Do you homework and your research. Look up the assesments of the properties around your area. www.muni.org provides this information. Oftentimes your property assessment is incorrect because of incorrect data. Make an appointment with the city assesor. At that time you can check to see if there are any errors on your property card.
2. Make your case. Your main objective is to prove that your property is assessed for more than comparable properties with similar characteristics. Once you've gathered all your evidence and supporting document, orgainze your argument and rehearse your presentation a few times before bringing it to the board.
Keep in mind that there is a time allotted to make your appeal. BE sure to submit your appeal in writing before February 13, 2012.
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