Ensure a Fair Property Assessment for Your Tax Appeal

Why Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment?

Every year, Utah homeowners receive their property tax assessments—and in some cases, those values are far higher than they should be. If you believe your assessed value doesn’t reflect your home’s true market value, you have the right to appeal. A professional appraisal is one of the most effective tools in challenging an unfair assessment and reducing your tax burden.

County assessors use mass appraisal models that may not accurately capture unique property features, recent changes in market value, or condition issues. That’s where an independent appraisal makes the difference. It provides a clear, objective snapshot of your home’s actual worth, based on real sales data—not automated calculations.

How an Appraisal Supports Your Appeal

A tax appeal appraisal focuses specifically on how your home compares to similar properties around the time of assessment. It’s different from an appraisal for mortgage or listing purposes—this type is tailored to the standards and formats accepted by county boards and appeals offices.

Our appraisals include thorough documentation, analysis of comparable sales, and valuation based on the same date the county used for your tax notice. This makes it easier to demonstrate to the assessor or appeals board that your home has been overvalued.

Local Expertise You Can Trust

At Irvine Appraising Company, we’ve worked with homeowners across Salt Lake County, Utah County, Tooele, and the greater Wasatch Front. We understand how Utah’s assessment process works and what local appeals boards are looking for.

Whether your home is in Draper, Stansbury Park, Lehi, or South Jordan, we can provide a credible, defensible valuation report to help you challenge an inflated tax assessment.

What to Expect from the Process

Once you contact us, we’ll review your assessment and determine whether a tax appeal appraisal is likely to help. If we move forward, we’ll conduct a site visit, document the condition and features of your home, and analyze recent comparable sales in your area—especially those that may show lower valuations than what the county assigned.

Your final report will be delivered quickly, and if needed, we can coordinate with your attorney or represent you as an expert during the appeal process.

Timing Is Key

Most Utah counties have strict deadlines for filing a property tax appeal—often just a few weeks after you receive your annual notice. Don’t wait until it’s too late. A professional appraisal can take a few days to complete, so it’s important to get started as soon as you think there may be a discrepancy.

Appeal with Confidence

If you believe your home has been over-assessed, Irvine Appraising Company can help. We provide clear, impartial valuations to support your tax appeal and potentially save you thousands in property taxes.

Contact us today to schedule your tax appeal appraisal and take the first step toward a fairer assessment.