How to Cut Your Property Tax In New York

Here is how I was able to reduce my home's property tax assessed valuation in Pelham, New York. Basic steps: 1. Get RP-524 2. Find out when is grievance day in your town or city. 3. Make an appointment to be heard on grievance day. 4. Ask the assessor for a copy of your tax card. 5. Look up comparable homes in your neighborhood, online or at the assessor's office. 6. Fill out RP-524, attached the comparable properties. 7. Bring RP-524 to the assessor the day before your appointment. 8. Go to the Grievance Day appointment. 9. Wait for a letter from the assessor with a decision. 10. If you don't like the decision, hire a lawyer, get an appraisal, and take your municipality to court. Grievance Day form: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp524_fill_in.pdf What to do if you disagree with your Assessment: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf RedBlueTalk Web Site: http://www.redbluetalk.com RedBlueTalk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/redbluetalk Personal Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cstern917 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/redbluetalk