LAS VEGAS Property Tax Dispute Procedure....................

Happy holidays!  I hope all is well.

 

Dec. 15^th to Jan. 15^th is the time of the year that Clark County residents can contest their property taxes. 

 

We all know that property values are not what they used to be and the assessor seems to be behind in reducing the property taxes to what they should be.

 

While there are no guarantees, many Clark County property owners have followed the simple process below and have been successful in getting their annual property taxes reduced.

 

Here is the process, simplified.

 

1.       Notice of Property Value cards were sent from the Clark County assessor on 12/12/11 to the mailing address of the property owner.

2.       Check your mail and review the property value stated on the card.

3.       If you did not receive a card, call the Assessor at  702-455-3882 and request another.

4.       If you agree with the value, have a great holiday season.

5.       If you disagree with the property value, contact the Assessor at 702-455-3882 and let them know you would like to start the appeal process.

6.       They will send you a form in the mail.  Keep an eye out for this form, because it has a serial number on it that ties to your appeal.

7.       Fill out the form and send it back.  Ask your friendly, neighborhood real estate agent “me” to provide some comps of like properties so that you have support for your claim that the value is too high.

8.       Send back your dispute. 

9.       Chances are they will call you to inform you that you will need to go to a meeting to discuss the appeal.  You might, but I think they say that to deter you from continuing the process.

10.   If you agree to the meeting and they ask you to go, take your comps with you.

11.   If not you will get a notice by phone or mail that your appeal has been processed and hopefully it is with the good news that your taxes have been reduced!

 

Good luck, let me know if you need assistance!