You will need to do a little homework in order to best present your case. If you feel that your homes assessed value is not accurate be ready to present facts and proof.

 

1. Call your tax office and ask what the deadlines are for tax appeals, every district differs and the deadlines are strict.

2.  Get the accurate size of your lot and sq. ft of your home, all heated and cooled sq. ft.

3. You may want to employ the services of an appraiser and or attorney

4. Collect documentation that shows your home's value should be lower such as three recent sales in your neighborhood. You can find out what they sold for online at the county tax website in Greenwood it's Greenwood County Taxes  In Laurens it's Laurens County Taxes  Abbeville it's Abbeville County Taxes & Newberry
Newberry County Taxes

5. Find out when your state conducts assessments.

6. Take photos if your home needs major repairs - it won't be worth as much as homes in your area if it isn't in tip top condition.

7. Check and see if you qualify for property tax relief. Most state offer this based on age, income, disability oe military status. Contact your county tax office or go online to www.lincolnist.edu
 and click on Resources and then Tools then Significant Features of The Property Tax for more information.