In a recent blog post I shared that it was time to think about filing an annual tax assessment appeal. The new common level ratio (CLR) for 7/1/15 – 6/30/16 is 1.29, up slightly from last year’s 1.26. CLR is the factor...
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It is that time again to start thinking about whether you want to file an assessment appeal challenging the assessed value of your real estate. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of real estate, and the assessed...
The deadline for challenging your 2014-2015 Lancaster County property assessment is August 1, 2014. Appeals filed after August 1, 2014 won’t be heard until 2015 and won’t take effect until 2016. And if...
Property Taxes, Assessments, Appeals and Appraisals
June 21, 2013
Do you think you’re paying too much in real estate property taxes? Other than lobbying your school board, municipal leaders and county commissioners, there is not much you can do about the millage rate. It may be...
Fees for Lancaster County Assessment Appeals in 2012
December 29, 2011
Starting next week, filing an assessment appeal in Lancaster County will cost $25 for almost all residential property owners. The 2012 fees for annual farm property and commercial property appeals will be $50 and $75,...