The basics: how property tax assessments work and when you have a case.
Danielle Cui · June 9, 2026
How to appeal an over-assessed property in Seattle, Issaquah, and the rest of King County — the Board of Equalization, the July 1 / 60-day deadline, and the evidence you need. Washington has no Prop 13.
Danielle Cui · May 28, 2026
How to appeal an over-assessed San Jose property tax bill with the Santa Clara County Assessment Appeals Board — eligibility, comparable sales, the deadline, and the hearing.
Danielle Cui · May 14, 2026
A step-by-step guide to appealing an over-assessed Oakland property tax bill with the Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board — eligibility, comps, the deadline, and how to win.
Danielle Cui · March 19, 2026
Your assessment notice is the starting gun for an appeal. Here's what each number means — assessed value, land vs. improvements, the valuation date, and the appeal deadline.
Danielle Cui · March 5, 2026
Assessed value and market value aren't the same thing — and when they drift apart, you can overpay on property tax. Here's the difference and how to check whether you have an appeal.
Danielle Cui · February 4, 2026
A step-by-step guide to appealing an over-assessed San Francisco property tax bill — eligibility, evidence, the filing deadline, the hearing, and how much you can save.
Danielle Cui · December 18, 2025
A San Francisco homeowner's first-hand walkthrough of the Assessment Appeals Board hearing — how it works, how to present your comps, what to say (and what backfires), and what happens if you disagree.