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If you disagree with your property tax assessment, the deadline to file a formal appeal with your local Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) is fast approaching.
For most municipalities the deadline is February 20, 2026 - one month away. In some communities, that deadline may be extended to March 20, 2026. Applications must be received by the municipality by the applicable filing deadline (not merely mailed or postmarked by that date).
After you file your appeal, the BAA must notify you of the hearing date, time, and place no later than March 1, 2026 (or by April 1, 2026 if your municipality has been granted an extension).
Who can appeal a property tax assessment?
Property owners and lessees obligated to pay property taxes who are aggrieved by an assessment may file an appeal with their local BAA. If your property is a commercial, industrial, utility, or apartment property assessed at greater than $1 million, your local BAA may decline to hold a hearing. If that happens, you may appeal directly to the Superior Court.
How do you file a property tax appeal?
Submit your appeal prior to the deadline in the manner authorized by your local BAA, which can include via mail or by electronic submission. The application should be reviewed carefully and completed fully. Although applications can vary from one municipality to the next, generally each much include the following:
- the property owner’s name;
- the name and position of the person filing the appeal;
- a description of the property (e.g., property address, parcel ID; map, block, lot, and unit (MBLU), etc.);
- the name, mailing address, and email for correspondence by the BAA;
- your reason for appealing the assessment;
- your estimate of your property’s value;
- your signature (or that of an authorized agent); and
- the date.
After you file, watch for the BAA’s scheduling notice, which they must send at least seven days before your scheduled hearing.
If you want to know more about the deadline for your community, the appeal process, or have a member of our team review your assessment, please contact Michael Marafito (mmarafito@pullcom.com) or Ryan Schaitkin (rschaitkin@pullcom.com).
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