With so many homes selling below the county valuation, many buyers are wondering if they can get their property taxes reduced. 
While I may not be able to answer that with a resounding yes, I can point you in the right direction to get the process started. If you do not agree with the assessment of your property taxes you do have the right to appeal that valuation with the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision. In Cuyahoga County, the auditor, the treasurer, and the president of the board of county commissioners each appoint members to the board of revision. There are 3 panels to hear the complaints.
Here are some important points for you to remember:
- All challenges must be filed between Jan. 1st. and March 31st.
- Before filing you should review the board of revision's rules of practice and filing guidelines
- the staff of the board of revisions is available to you to answer questions in person or by phone
- Be prepared to prove/justify why your valuation is incorrect by bringing your recent purchase contract, or, if your home has not sold recently, by bringing comparable sales. Pictures may also be helpful to show the home's condition.
- You may get the necessary form by calling the Board of Rvision at 216-443-7195
- You may also get the form online by visiting here
- If you are unsure of how this will impact you, please speak to a real estate and/or tax attorney
And if you would like to know what your home is worth, please contact Barb Szabo. I am happy to help.
If you would like to buy or sell a home in the southern communities of Cleveland Ohio, please call me at 440-263-7496, or you may want to visit my website for more specific information on the communities I service: Brecksville Ohio Real Estate, Broadview Heights Ohio Real Estate, North Royalton Ohio Real Estate Independence Ohio Real Estate, Seven Hills Ohio Real Estate, Parma Ohio Real Estate, Parma Heights Ohio Real Estate and Middleburg Heights Ohio Real Estate. Information is obtained from Neohrex and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
