The grievance process is a long one. It could take 18 months from beginning to end. However, regardless of when your case is settled, the results will always be retroactive to the beginning of the tax year for which you filed your property tax grievance.

If you win a property tax reduction, our fee is a percentage of the first year of savings. If your case goes to SCAR, you may incur a state imposed filing fee (currently $30.00) and Suffolk homeowners may have a $75.00 CMA fee. Tax savings in subsequent years are entirely yours. IF THERE IS NO REDUCTION, WE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE.

Your property taxes will remain unchanged. There are no penalties and you can file again next year if you choose.

Yes. Most homeowners are unprepared and unaware of the information and evidence needed to successfully represent themselves for a property tax hearing. With years of experience and the highest technology, Property Tax Reduction Consultants can be your answer.

The owner, other applicant/taxpayer, or a representative who has the applicant’s written authorization.

Nassau: March 1st 2025 (for the 2026/27 property tax year)

Suffolk:  May 20th 2025 (for the 2025/26 property tax year)

As a homeowner, you are entitled to file a Property Tax Grievance. A Property Tax Grievance allows your assessment to be reviewed by the Assessor to see if a reduction is warranted. If the Assessor does not reduce your assessment, an appeal can be filed to have an impartial hearing officer determine if your house is overvalued for tax purposes.

Your property taxes (assessment) which appear on your tax bill, are multiplied by the tax rates to determine what you pay in taxes. Tax rates generally increase every year, so even if your assessment remains unchanged, your taxes increase.

Property taxes are calculated by taking an assessed value and multiplying it by the tax rates. Tax rates are issued by your local government. Property tax bills fluctuate each year due to changes in your school district, municipalities, budgets, revenue, total assessed value and tax rates. Changes in a properties assessment or exemptions will also affect property tax bills. This is why grieving your property taxes is so important.

The price at which a property would sell if offered for sale under ordinary circumstances. Market value is usually determined by comparison with similar homes.

Your property’s assessment is one of the factors used by your local governments and school district to determine the amount of your property taxes. A property’s assessment is based on its market value. Market value is how much a property would sell for under normal conditions.

A property tax grievance is a formal complaint against the assessed value of your property.There are two levels of formal review: Administrative review (BAR) – The property tax grievance process is conducted at the municipal level. Judicial review (SCAR) – In order to pursue judicial review (SCAR) you must first go through administrative review. The state currently imposes a $30.00 filing fee for each case.

Incorporated villages use their own assessment rolls for village taxes and require a separate filing with specific deadlines. Property Tax Reduction Consultants files for most of the villages in Nassau County. However, we do not file for any villages in Suffolk County. Please contact our office for more details.