Town of Shelter Island Property Tax Grievance

Town of Shelter Island

Long Island, New York

Shelter Island stands apart, literally and figuratively. With limited development, seasonal demand, and waterfront exposure, the real estate market here can be unpredictable. When assessment values rise faster than actual market conditions, homeowners and landlords often find themselves paying more in property taxes than they should.

We help Shelter Island property owners challenge inaccurate assessments through the Suffolk County tax grievance process, with no legal fees earned unless we obtain a reduction.

Whether your home is a year-round residence or a seasonal retreat, you deserve to pay only your fair share.

Where We Assist on Shelter Island:

• Single-family homes
• Waterfront properties
• Vacation & second homes
• Multi-family rentals
• Commercial buildings

Over-assessment can occur anywhere on the island, including homes near the ferry landings, mid-island neighborhoods, and shoreline areas facing Greenport or Sag Harbor.

Town of Shelter Island Grievance Deadline:

All Town of Shelter Island properties follow the Suffolk County filing deadline, which is the third Tuesday in May, each year. If your property is also located in an assessing and incorporated village, a separate grievance may be necessary, and since the deadlines for villages vary considerably, it is important to contact us today to ensure filing filings. Missing the deadline means waiting an entire year. We handle all timing and paperwork so you never risk losing out on potential savings and/or refunds.

How Do You Know If You're Over-Assessed?

You may be paying too much in property taxes if comparable homes in your area are selling for less than your assessment, your home needs repairs or updates the assessor hasn’t accounted for, your assessment jumped significantly without clear reason, you haven’t challenged your assessment recently—or ever, or your taxes keep going up while your property value hasn’t.

It costs nothing to find out. We’ll review the numbers and give you an honest opinion.

Why Work With Us?

Reducing your taxes isn’t just about filling out a form. It requires understanding local data, how assessors value property, and what evidence supports a reduction.

We provide:

• Attorney-backed representation;
• Valuation analysis based on real local sales;
• Full handling of the grievance and subsequent court proceeding;
• Support for both residential and commercial properties; and,
• You pay no legal fees unless we lower your taxes.

We deal with Shelter Island’s assessors and hearing officers so you don’t have to.

Get started with a free assessment review:

Fill out the below Contact Us form today for a complementary tax analysis. A quick review today could lead to savings year after year.