The 2019 real estate tax assessment appeal season is approaching.  If you own commercial real estate (whether related to your medical/dental practice or not) that you recently purchased, have made changes to or you believe your property, whether commercial or residential, may be over-assessed, appeals from tax assessments may be filed annually generally beginning in May 2019.  Pursuant to the procedure in the Consolidated County Assessment Law, the appeal process involves a determination of the fair market value of a property and the application of the Common Level Ratio for the County that the property is located in to determine whether a property is over assessed.  Tax assessment appeals filed in 2019 are applicable to the 2020 tax year and can be filed through August 1st.

Attorneys at Lamb McErlane PC have specialized in real estate tax assessment law for over 20 years and can advise you on the details applicable to your property.

If you would like to speak with an attorney specializing in tax assessment law, please contact Mark P. Thompson at 610-701-4407 / mthompson@lambmcerlane.com.

Mark is a partner in Lamb McErlane’s Municipal Law Department. He concentrates his practice on municipal, land use, environmental law and property tax assessment matters. He also serves as Solicitor for multiple Chester County municipalities.