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How Much Can You Actually Save by Filing a Property Tax Grievance?

Property taxes across Long Island continue to rise, but many property owners are unsure whether filing a grievance will actually make a meaningful financial difference. In many cases, a successful grievance can result in thousands of dollars in annual tax savings, and for some properties, the long-term impact can be substantially greater.

A property tax grievance challenges the assessed value assigned to a property by the local taxing authority. When that assessed value is reduced, the property’s tax liability is reduced as well. Because assessments often carry forward from year to year, the financial benefit of a successful grievance is frequently not limited to a single tax year.

Typical Property Tax Savings on Long Island

Based on our experience, successful property tax grievances often result in measurable reductions in assessed value. For single-family homes, condominiums, and similar residential properties, assessment reductions may translate into annual savings ranging from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. The precise amount depends on factors such as the municipality, applicable tax rates, and the degree to which the property was over-assessed.

For commercial and income-producing properties, the potential refunds or savings could be significantly higher. Since commercial assessments are closely tied to income, expenses, and capitalization rates, each case is unique and distinct; however, even modest valuation adjustments can produce substantial annual tax reductions. In some cases, those reductions may reach five, fix figures, or more.

When an assessment is reduced, the benefit may extend into future tax years unless the municipality later increases the assessed value. As a result, the total financial impact of a successful grievance is often greater than many property owners initially expect.

How Savings Can Accumulate Over Time

Property tax savings can compound over multiple years. For example, a reduction of approximately $3,000 does not only affect a single tax bill. If the reduced assessment remains in place, that same reduction may apply in subsequent years as well. Over a three-year period, that could amount to roughly $9,000 in tax savings, before considering any refunds or interest on overpaid taxes.

Actual results depend on property type, market conditions, and future assessments, and are not guaranteed.

Why Properties Are Often Over-assessed

Local assessors rely on mass-appraisal methods to value large numbers of properties at once. While efficient, this approach can lead to inaccuracies. Comparable sales data may be outdated, property condition issues may not be fully accounted for, and income assumptions for commercial properties may not reflect real-world operating conditions.

As a result, many residential and commercial properties across Nassau and Suffolk County are assessed above their fair market value.

Is Filing a Property Tax Grievance Worth It?

For many over-assessed properties, filing a grievance can be a cost-effective way to reduce ongoing tax liability.

The expense associated with filing is often modest when compared to the potential savings, particularly when the grievance is handled by attorneys familiar with local assessment practices and valuation methodologies. In many situations, delaying action results in continued over-payment of property taxes that could otherwise be reduced.

Attorney-Led Grievances Matter

Attorney-led property tax grievances allow for a more strategic approach to valuation challenges. This includes detailed market analysis, income-based valuation for commercial properties, negotiation with assessing authorities, and litigation readiness when informal review does not result in an appropriate reduction.

This level of advocacy is especially important for higher-value properties, rental properties, mixed-use buildings, and commercial assets where assessment errors can have a significant financial impact.

Request a Free Property Tax Review Today!

If you are wondering how much your property might be able to save, the first step is a professional review of the assessment.

We offer free property tax evaluations for residential and commercial property owners throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City, and Upstate New York. A review can help determine whether your property may be over-assessed and whether filing a grievance makes financial sense.

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