How Often do You File an Assessment Appeal?

[Edwin Hsu]

I was curious how often most people are filing assessment appeals.  I get solicitations from companies that specialize in property tax appeals every year and since their fees are contingent, I was wondering if there was any negative to filing an appeal every year.

[JD Martin]

I don't bother. I've appealed twice and lost both times. In my case, an assessment increase costs two digits so it's really not worth my time. If I was in a very high property tax state I might feel different.