Given the decline in many sectors of the real estate market, property owners have suffered a decline in property values due to lower rental rates and depressed sales prices. Owners have the right to a temporary decrease in real property taxes reflecting the decline in value, if such value can be shown by an appraisal or other permitted documentation. In order to exercise this right, a property tax appeal must be timely filed. The deadline for such appeals in Alameda and San Francisco counties (and many other counties) is Monday, September 15, 2025. Some counties have other deadlines and each deadline should be confirmed. There is no right to file for a decline in value after the applicable County deadline.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact Kevin Rose at krose@reubenlaw.com.
Authored by Reuben, Junius & Rose, LLP Partner, Kevin H. Rose.
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