Lowering Property Taxes

[Nicole Jones]

Has anyone had any luck lowering property taxes? I have a duplex in Fresno, Ca. with a tax bill of $2020/yr.... I have another duplex a few miles away that is only $780/yr. I know little about property taxes but something seems off to me and I would love to look into lowering this cost for myself. Any help appreciated. 

[Anmmar Alsaggaf]

I would not mention the property that has lower taxes. It could trigger a new assessment on it. Just focus on the one you think is high. If you think its unfair you should be able to get it reassessed. County Assessed Records are public information easily accessible. You can see the last time the property was assessed. It might have been at the peak of the market in 2006 for example. Best way is to contact assessors office as mentioned.