If you own property, pretty soon, your will receive your property tax assessment. Many people are not really aware of the significance of a property tax assessment. It says on the page, “this is not a bill”. It isn’t. It is a preliminary assessment. You can challenge it before it becomes final.
Property values in the Tampa Bay area have gone up considerably in the past year. You can expect an corresponding increase in your tax assessment. That might make it worth while to challenge the assessment.
It would not be practical for the property appraiser’s office to research every property. They don’t have enough staff. They make assessments based on assumptions and groups of properties. Many times the assessment is not correct. Many people don’t realize that they can challenge their property taxes, and very few people actually file a challenge. Most people don’t understand how the process works, and they may miss the filing deadline. It makes sense to hire a professional to make sure that you get it done correctly.
For all matters involving real estate law, call Ben Winter. Ben Winter, P.A. focuses its practice in the areas of real estate law, Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation in St Petersburg, Florida. For more information, go to our web site www.benwinterlaw.com or call (727) 822-0100.