do you have to appeal for a tax assessment reduction every year?

managed to get a slight reduction for next year but then it seems like the assessment goes back to where it is....1st time homeowner in nassau so not sure of how this process works. does an appeal have to be filed every year?

do you have to appeal for a tax assessment reduction every year?

Yes, an appeal must be filed every year. You are able to do it yourself, no need to hire a company that takes a % of the money you get back. It's a fairly easy process.

Re: do you have to appeal for a tax assessment reduction every year?

The short answer:

In Nassau County - yes.

In Suffolk County - no.

most Villages - no.

Re: do you have to appeal for a tax assessment reduction every year?

thx folks! so if the assessment i received in the mail is for 2013-2014, does that mean i should start filing now for 2014-2015?

do you have to appeal for a tax assessment reduction every year?

you can start to file in nassau county January 2nd and I believe yes, it would be for the 2014 year

Re: do you have to appeal for a tax assessment reduction every year?

if i wait until after 1/2/13 to file, then does that go into effect for 2015?

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