CHALLENGING THE ASSESSABLE TAX VALUE

[David Jayne]

BP experts,

I just received my tax assessments for 2013. Most seem fair, but one is 2.5X the appraisal value from my refinancing (about two months old now).

I disagree with the appraised value, but it could significantly reduce my tax bill for the year. Only problem is the county's appeals process requires you to submit your appeal by July (or within 60 days if you bought it since that date).

So my question is, can I/do I try to appeal at this point or wait until next year? It's not worth hiring someone (only talking about $500 or so), but it would be worth my time to process the appeal if I have a chance. Even one in a million...

Thanks.

David