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Annual Property Tax Assessment Checklist

Don't let property tax deadlines sneak up! Our Annual Property Tax Assessment Checklist ensures accurate filings, minimizes errors, and keeps your real estate investments in top financial shape. Simplify compliance and maximize your ROI with this essential tool for property managers and owners.

This Template was installed 4 times.

Property Information Verification

1 of 8

Confirm accuracy of property details on tax records.

Property Address

Parcel Number

Legal Description (brief)

Number of Units (if applicable)

Property Type

Review Assessment Notice

2 of 8

Carefully examine the tax assessment notice for accuracy and potential errors.

Assessment Notice Details

Assessed Value

Tax Rate

Estimated Property Tax Amount

Notice Date

Notice Accuracy (Visual Inspection)

Notes on Notice Review

Property Value Comparison

3 of 8

Compare the assessed value to market values and recent sales data.

Assessed Property Value

Market Value (Estimate)

Comparable Sale Price 1

Comparable Sale Price 1 (Adjustment)

Comparable Sale Price 2

Comparable Sale Price 2 (Adjustment)

Property Type (for Comparison)

Appeal Process Evaluation

4 of 8

Determine if an appeal is warranted based on assessment discrepancies.

Is the assessed value significantly higher than comparable properties?

Percentage difference between assessed value and market value (if known)

Briefly explain the reasons for considering an appeal.

Have any recent property improvements significantly altered the value?

Date of recent appraisal (if available)

Documentation Gathering

5 of 8

Collect evidence to support any potential appeal (e.g., sales comps, appraisal).

Recent Sales Comps (PDF)

Property Appraisal (if available)

Assessed Value

Market Value (estimated)

Description of Discrepancies

Type of Evidence

Appeal Filing (if applicable)

6 of 8

Complete and submit the appeal form within the specified deadline.

Reason for Appeal

Detailed Explanation of Appeal

Supporting Documents (Comps, Appraisal, etc.)

Proposed Assessed Value

Date of Appeal Submission

Authorized Signatory Signature

Follow-Up & Communication

7 of 8

Track appeal status and communicate with the assessment office as needed.

Appeal Hearing Date (if scheduled)

Scheduled Call Time with Assessment Office

Communication Method

Summary of Communication with Assessment Office

Reference/Case Number (if assigned)

Date of Last Communication

Record Keeping

8 of 8

Maintain all records related to the assessment and any appeal.

Summary of Assessment Findings

Copy of Assessment Notice

Date of Assessment Notice Received

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Sales Comps)

Assessment ID/Account Number

Notes on Communication with Assessment Office

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