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Lower your property tax bill — with the right letter and the right comps.
Free, copy-paste letters and comparable-sales evidence packets for every step of a property tax appeal — review, informal and formal protest, value arguments, and exemptions — each with what to attach and the deadline.
Not legal, tax, or appraisal advice. These are general templates. Rules and deadlines vary by state and county; the date on your assessment notice controls.
15 letters & packets
- Review & errors Respond to an Assessment Notice Before the Deadline Free letter to preserve your property tax appeal rights the moment your assessment notice arrives — file or request review before the short, jurisdiction-specific deadline. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Review & errors Dispute Factual Errors on Your Assessment (Sq Ft, Beds, Condition) Free letter to correct factual errors on your property assessment — wrong square footage, bedroom/bath count, lot size, or condition — that inflate your value. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Review & errors Request Your Property Record Card / Assessment Details Free letter to request your property record card and the assessor's data — square footage, beds/baths, condition, land size, and the comparables behind your value. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- File the appeal File a Formal Property Tax Appeal (Protest Letter) Free formal property tax protest/appeal letter to the board of review or appraisal district — state your grounds (overvaluation, unequal appraisal, errors) and your opinion of value. Copy, fill in, send. 4 min →
- File the appeal Request an Informal Assessor Review (Letter Template) Free letter to request an informal review with the assessor before a formal hearing — the fastest, lowest-stress way to get an over-assessment fixed. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- File the appeal Request the Assessor's Evidence and Comparables Free letter to obtain the assessor's evidence before your hearing — the comparable sales, data, and value calculation they'll rely on — so you can rebut it. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Evidence packets Build a Comparable-Sales (Comps) Evidence Packet Free template to build a comparable-sales packet for your property tax appeal — pick the right comps, adjust them, and present a supported opinion of value. Copy, fill in, submit. 4 min →
- Evidence packets Argue Down Value with Condition & Repair Costs Free letter to lower your assessment using your home's condition — deferred maintenance, damage, and repair estimates the assessor's drive-by value misses. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Evidence packets Argue Your Recent Purchase Price as Market Value Free letter to use your own recent arm's-length purchase price as the best evidence of market value when the assessment came in higher. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Evidence packets Argue Unequal Appraisal (Assessed Higher Than Similar Homes) Free template for an unequal-appraisal / uniformity argument — show that comparable properties are assessed lower than yours, so your assessment should be equalized down. Copy, fill in, submit. 4 min →
- Exemptions & relief Request a Hardship Abatement or Penalty Waiver Free letter to request property tax relief for financial hardship — an abatement, deferral, payment plan, or waiver of penalties and interest. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Exemptions & relief Apply for (or Restore) a Homestead Exemption Free letter to claim or restore a homestead exemption on your primary residence — one of the most valuable, most-missed property tax breaks. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Exemptions & relief Claim a Senior, Disability, or Veteran Exemption Free letter to claim property tax exemptions for seniors, people with disabilities, or veterans — often large, frequently un-applied-for, and stackable with homestead. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Hearing & beyond Appeal to the Next Level (Board or Court) Free letter to escalate a property tax appeal after a board denial — to a state tax board/tribunal, binding arbitration, or court. Mind the new (short) deadline. Copy, fill in, send. 3 min →
- Hearing & beyond Prepare Your Property Tax Hearing Statement Free script/outline for your property tax appeal hearing — open with your opinion of value, walk the board through your comps and condition evidence, and close with a specific ask. Copy, fill in, present. 3 min →
Assessments are often too high — and most people never challenge them.
The steps are knowable: review your assessment, file on time, and bring real evidence (comparable sales, condition, or unequal appraisal). Each letter here turns one step into a plain, copy-paste template.
FAQ
Are these appeal letters free?
Yes. Every letter and evidence-packet template is free to read and copy, with no account or paywall.
Is this legal or appraisal advice?
No. These are general educational templates, not advice for your property. Property-tax rules vary by state and county — confirm what applies to you.
What is my deadline to appeal?
It varies a lot and is usually short, tied to your assessment notice (e.g. Texas May 15 or 30 days after the notice). The date on your own notice controls.
What evidence works?
Recent comparable SALES near your assessment date, your own purchase price, documented condition/repairs, and unequal appraisal (similar homes assessed lower).