Aug. 25, 2008 - Homeowners Beware of Scams That Offer to Lower Your Property Taxes
Homeowners Beware of Scams That Offer to Lower Your Property Taxes
There are several companies using names like Property Tax Assessment, Property Tax Reassessment and Property Tax Adjustment Inc. among others that are sending letters to homeowners claiming you are entitled to a big reduction in your property taxes. You may be entitled to a property tax reduction and this is the only truthful statement in the letters.
The letters have an official-looking logo similar to the county's and it displays your property information and value. The letters appear to look like a bill and not an advertisement, so homeowners are fooled into thinking they are official. The letter claims that they can act as your agent and guarantee you a lower property tax bill for a fee ranging from $95 to $171 or more.
BEWARE! These companies are not affiliated with any government agencies, and you do not need to be represented by them to request a Proposition 8 "Decline in Value" reduction for California properties. Bottom line, many homeowners have been ripped off by this scam and have paid their hard earned money for a service that the County Assessor’s Office or I will perform for FREE.
As a property owner, you can easily request a reassessment with the County Tax Assessor once a year (12-month period), at no cost to you. You will need the application and the APN number or address of two properties showing the value of sold properties in your area.
If you think your property may have declined in value and you want your property taxes reassessed, send me your name, property address and phone number if you live in the Los Angeles County area. I will gather the information you need and email it to you, and YES FOR FREE. If you live are outside of Los Angeles County, you can still contact me and I will refer you to a REALTOR who can assist you.
Not only do I help people connect to the right home, I also connect them to the right information. Contact me today for this valuable FREE service.
I'm here to provide real estate information to buyers and sellers. Call Charly at 661-904-2188 or e-mail homesbycharly@yahoo.com today with your questions. I promise to respond to you quickly. Visit www.homesbycharly.com for additional real estate information.
