What Is Property Assessment? A Guide for Long Island Homeowners

If you own a home, you may see a property assessment listed on your property records or tax documents....

Property Tax Appeal vs Tax Grievance: What Long Island Homeowners Need to Know

If you believe your home is assessed for more than it is worth, you may have heard the terms property...

What Happens After Filing a Property Tax Grievance?

Filing a property tax grievance is only the beginning of the assessment review process. After your...

BAR vs SCAR: What's the Difference in Property Tax Appeals?

Important factual distinction This article needs to be very precise: BAR = administrative review SCAR...

How Long Does a Property Tax Grievance and Appeal Take?

One of the most common questions homeowners have before filing a property tax grievance is simple: How...

How to Lower Property Taxes in Nassau County?

If you're a homeowner in Nassau County, you've likely noticed that property taxes are one of...

Can You Reduce Property Taxes Every Year?

Many homeowners assume that once they've successfully reduced their property taxes, they're finished....

How Much Money Can a Property Tax Grievance Save?

For many homeowners on Long Island, property taxes are one of the largest recurring expenses of owning...

How to Lower Property Taxes in Suffolk County?

Owning a home in Suffolk County comes with many benefits, but it also means paying some of the highest...

What Happens After You File a Property Tax Grievance in Nassau County?

Filing a property tax grievance is an important first step toward ensuring you aren't paying more...

How PTRC Helps Long Island Homeowners Reduce Property Taxes

Property taxes are one of the largest expenses homeowners face on Long Island. As home values and municipal...

Highest Property Tax Areas on Long Island (And Why)

Long Island is known for excellent schools, beautiful neighborhoods, and strong property values but it’s...

How Much Money Can You Save by Filing a Property Tax Grievance?

Property taxes are one of the biggest ongoing expenses for homeowners on Long Island. With rising home...

First-Time Filing a Property Tax Grievance: 7 Powerful Steps to Lower Your Long Island Taxes

 If you’re a homeowner on Long Island, chances are your property taxes are one of your biggest...

Why Two Similar Homes on Long Island Can Have Different Property Taxes

If you’ve ever compared your property tax bill with a neighbor’s, you may have wondered:...

What If Your Property Tax Grievance Is Denied? Next Steps for Homeowners

Receiving a notice that your property tax grievance denied can feel frustrating—especially if you...

New Long Island Homeowner? What You Should Know About Property Taxes

Buying a home is an exciting milestone but if you’re new to Long Island, one of the first surprises...

How to File a Nassau County Property Tax Grievance in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

For many Nassau County homeowners, property taxes are one of the largest annual expenses. If you believe...

Nassau & Suffolk County Property Tax Grievance Deadlines (2026): What Homeowners Need to Know

If you own a home on Long Island and feel like your property taxes are too high, you’re not alone....

The Ultimate Long Island Homeowner’s Guide to the STAR Program

Introduction For many Long Island homeowners, property taxes - especially the portion that funds public...

How Rising Home Values Impact Your Property Taxes on Long Island

Introduction Homeowners across Long Island are feeling the effects of a rapidly changing housing market....

Nassau County 2026 General Tax Rates Explained: What Goes Into Your Property Tax Bill

Introduction On January 2, 2026, Nassau County released the 2026 General Tax Rates for the 2025 -...

January 2 Is Grievance Filing Day: Why Nassau Homeowners Should File for the 2027–28 Tax Year

Introduction  January 2 marks the official start of the grievance filing period with Nassau County’s...

Top 5 Home Improvements That Can Raise Your Property Taxes on Long Island

 Updating your home can boost comfort, curb appeal, and resale value—but on Long Island, certain...

5 Common Mistakes Long Island Homeowners Make When Filing a Tax Grievance

Filing a property tax grievance on Long Island can lower your annual tax bill - but many homeowners unknowingly...

Why Long Island Property Taxes Are So High — and What You Can Do About It

Introduction If you live on Long Island, you already know the reality: property taxes are some of...

How P.T.R.C., Inc. Gives Back to Long Island: Supporting Our Community Beyond Tax Savings

At Property Tax Reduction Consultants (P.T.R.C., Inc.), we’ve always believed that being part of...

2025/26 School Tax Season: What Long Island Homeowners Are Experiencing

We are currently in the 2025/26 school tax season.Its this time of year that  Long Island homeowners...

Important information about the School Tax Assessment Relief Program

STAR CREDIT vs STAR EXEMPTION The STAR exemption is a reduction of tax on a homeowner's school...

The School Tax Assessment Relief

WHAT IS STAR? The School Tax Assessment Relief (STAR) program offers property tax relief to eligible...

Stop Overpaying on your Property Taxes

DID YOU KNOW? LONG ISLAND HOMEOWNERS PAY AMONG THE HIGHEST PROPERTY TAXES IN THE UNITED STATES! Which...

Property Taxes vs. Income Taxes

As residents of Long Island, we all know how important it is to pay taxes, but sometimes, it can be hard...

Explaining Property Tax Assessments and Valuations

As a Long Island homeowner, various factors impact the amount of property taxes that you need to pay...

The Role of Property Taxes in Local Government Funding

Property taxes are a significant source of revenue for local governments on Long Island. However, many...

The Role of Property Tax Consultants: When to Hire a Professional

Paying property taxes is an inevitable part of owning real estate, and many property owners struggle...

Property Tax Exemptions: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

Paying property tax is an unavoidable part of being a homeowner. However, did you know that property...

What Makes an Incorporated Village

Incorporated villages are small communities that have been established as distinct legal entity within...

What Happens if You Don't Pay Your Property Taxes

Paying property taxes is a legal obligation that comes with owning property in Long Island. Property...

Hiring a Professional to Help You Lower Your Property Taxes

Do you want to lower your property taxes but don't know where to start? It can be a complicated process,...

Is Your Home Over-Assessed?

Home assessments are a critical component in determining property taxes, but sadly not all assessments...

What To Look For When Hiring a Long Island Home Tax Consultant

If you're a homeowner on Long Island, you know that property taxes here can be hefty. That's...

Guide To Grieving Property Taxes

Grieving your property taxes is a process by which you can challenge your tax assessment and potentially...

Tax Preparation Checklist

Tax season is coming up, and if you're like most people, it's a time that can be overwhelming....

Will Building A Garage Increase Your Property Taxes?

Garages can provide several benefits to homeowners, including convenient vehicle storage, additional...

Tips For Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment

Property taxes are one of the costs of owning real estate, so they’re usually unavoidable. But...

Will a deck increase my property taxes?

How Will a Deck or Patio Impact My Property Taxes? After owning your property for a few years, you...

Can adding a fence to your home impact your property taxes?

If you're planning on remodeling your home this year, adding a fence may be on your list of things...

Why Are My Property Taxes Higher Than My Neighbor's?

Property taxes can be a tricky subject. What's the difference between your property taxes and your...

How do Property Taxes Work in Incorporated Villages

Property taxes can be a huge burden to homeowners, with many dreading the increases that often come year...

What Exactly are Property Tax Assessments

When you obtain your property tax bill, it is based on the assessed value of your property, along with...

Benefits of a Property Tax Grievance

Property taxes are often seen as an annoying monthly bill that is hard to understand. It's no wonder,...

What if My Request is Turned Down?

  Your property taxes go up every single year. So even if your assessment remains unchanged,...

How Long is the Grievance Process?

When it comes to getting your property taxes reduced, many homeowners are hesitant to start since it...

Why Are My Property Taxes so High?

It is not uncommon for people to wonder why their property taxes are so high. When you compare the tax...

Is There a Limit to How Many Times I Can Grieve my Taxes?

Every year, your property taxes go up. And for Long Island homeowners, this is something that they have...

Tax Season Dos and Don’ts

The dreaded Tax Day is quickly approaching, and with it comes a lot of pressure. You need to do many...

4 Common Questions About Property Taxes

It's a known fact that homeowners have many questions about property taxes. You may be wondering...

Property Taxes: Expectations vs. Reality

  Sometimes, your property taxes aren't always a straightforward topic. A lot of factors...

Can Renovations and Home Additions Affect My Property Taxes?

  When it comes to embarking on a new renovation project, future tax bills are usually not...

Why Choose P.T.R.C., Inc.

With our Property Tax Reduction Consultants at P.T.R.C., Inc., we strongly believe that NO ONE should...