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Local appeal rules
Check deadlines, forms, and other details about how your county handles property tax appeals, explained in plain language.
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Alabama
Madison County homeowners should plan around an April 30, 2027 written protest deadline, focus evidence on the October 1, 2026 valuation date, and file value concerns with the Madison County Board of Equalization.
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Alabama
Mobile County homeowners generally have 30 days from the valuation notice date to file a Fair Market Value / Objection to Value with the Mobile County Board of Equalization.
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California
For 2026 Alameda County Decline in Value appeals, file with the Assessment Appeals Board from July 2 through September 15 and support value as of January 1, 2026.
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California
Orange County's regular 2026 assessment appeal filing window is July 2 through November 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with decline-in-value evidence focused on market value as of January 1, 2026.
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Homeowner FAQ
No. A tax assessment is the value your local tax office uses to calculate your property tax bill. It does not set your sale price, refinance value, or what a buyer may pay. TaxSauce helps you focus on the number used for your tax bill.
Rules vary by county. In some places, the reviewer can look at the full assessment, not only the lower number you ask for. TaxSauce helps you check your county rules before you decide whether to file.
You usually appeal the assessed value, which is the value the local tax office uses to calculate your bill. You are not appealing the tax rate itself. TaxSauce helps compare that value with evidence that may support a lower number.
Most homeowners can file a property tax appeal themselves. Some counties use simple forms. Others require more evidence or a hearing. TaxSauce helps you understand the local process and prepare your materials for review.
Common evidence includes recent sales of similar homes, mistakes in property details, photos of condition problems, and your tax bill or assessment notice. Your county may have specific evidence rules. TaxSauce helps organize the evidence around those rules.
You may need to wait for the next appeal window, but some counties have exceptions or more than one filing deadline. TaxSauce helps check your county rules and understand what options may still be available.