Property tax, explained plainly
Deadlines, how-tos and what's changing in every state we serve.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes in California, Step by Step
A plain-English guide to California property tax appeals: Prop 13 and Prop 8, the free assessor review, the BOE-305-AH appeal, deadlines and the hearing.
October 20, 2026 · Read → ColoradoHow to Appeal Your Property Taxes in Colorado (2027 Reappraisal Year)
2027 is a Colorado reappraisal year. Here's how to protest your new value with the assessor by June 8 and what to do if the answer is no.
October 20, 2026 · Read → FloridaHow to Appeal Your Property Taxes in Florida, Step by Step
A plain-English guide to appealing your Florida property value: the TRIM notice, the informal conference, the VAB petition, your hearing and what comes after.
October 20, 2026 · Read → GeorgiaHow to Appeal Your Property Taxes in Georgia, Step by Step
A plain-English guide to Georgia property tax appeals: your assessment notice, the 45-day deadline, choosing an appeal path and the three-year value freeze.
October 20, 2026 · Read → WashingtonHow to Appeal Your Property Taxes in Washington State
A plain-English guide to Washington property tax appeals: your value notice, the county Board of Equalization petition, deadlines, evidence and the hearing.
October 20, 2026 · Read → OhioHow to Challenge Your Property Value in Ohio (Board of Revision)
A plain-English guide to Ohio's Board of Revision: filing DTE Form 1 by March 31, who may file, evidence, the hearing and your appeal options.
October 20, 2026 · Read →How to Pick Comparable Sales for a Property Tax Appeal
How to choose and adjust comparable sales for a property tax appeal: timing, distance, matching features, bad sales to skip and where to find the data.
October 20, 2026 · Read → New YorkHow to Grieve Your Property Taxes in New York (Outside NYC)
A plain-English guide to New York property tax grievances: the tentative roll, Grievance Day, Form RP-524, Nassau's ARC and SCAR.
October 20, 2026 · Read →How to Read Your Property Assessment Notice (and the 3 Numbers That Matter)
Market value, assessed value and taxable value explained in plain English, plus what to check on your notice and where to find your appeal deadline.
October 20, 2026 · Read →Is a Property Tax Appeal Worth It? How to Tell in 10 Minutes
A quick way to estimate what a property tax appeal could save you, what it costs, the risks in some states, and when it makes sense to file.
October 20, 2026 · Read →Property Tax Appeal Deadlines for 2027, State by State
2027 property tax appeal deadlines for California, Texas, Florida, Washington, Georgia, New York, Colorado and Ohio, with where to file in each.
October 20, 2026 · Read →What Happens at a Property Tax Appeal Hearing
Who hears your property tax appeal, how the hearing runs, what to bring, and what you can do after the decision, in plain English.
October 20, 2026 · Read → TexasTexas Homestead Exemption: How to Apply (2026)
Who qualifies for the Texas homestead exemption, how much it saves after the 2025 increase to $140,000, and how to file Form 50-114 with your appraisal district.
October 19, 2026 · Read → TexasTexas Property Tax Protest Deadline 2027: Every Date That Matters
In 2027 the Texas protest deadline falls on Monday, May 17, because May 15 is a Saturday. Here's the full 2027 calendar, from notices to arbitration.
October 14, 2026 · Read → TexasHow to Protest Your Property Taxes in Texas, Step by Step
A plain-English walkthrough of the Texas property tax protest: reading your notice, building evidence, filing by the deadline and handling your hearing.
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