Submitted by enraged_hbo_max_user t3_10mcqqj in pittsburgh
Key word being “initiate”. Not win when defending yourself against them.
A few years ago we were among the many first-time homeowners who have been nailed with the ol “Welcome to the neighborhood, your property tax is now going to be double what it was on all your mortgage docs” that is so common in Allegheny County. We hired a lawyer who seemed to do a good job at the appeal, the assessment settled about halfway between where it was and what we paid.
That lawyer just sent us a letter saying now is a good time for US to appeal and try to get it lowered. I know for a fact that we’re still paying more than double what 90% of the 200-some homes in our plan are despite our houses and land being all pretty much the same, so I’d love to try to get back on even footing.
That said I know the lawyer is getting paid whether we win or lose so of course he wants us to try an appeal. Just curious if anyone has ever initiated and won.
clydesawhill t1_j62dl6i wrote
Try running your house's assessment through this tool from the Allegheny County Controller's office: https://alleghenycontroller.com/property-tax-estimate/.