APPEAL SUCCESS RATES

What Are the Odds of Winning a Property Tax Appeal?

Commercial property tax appeals have high success rates — especially when backed by solid evidence and experienced representation. Here's what the data shows and how to maximize your chances.

THE NUMBERS

Commercial Property Tax Appeal Success Rates

$10M+

Saved for commercial property owners

85%+

Of our cases result in a reduction

100%

Contingency — no savings,
no fee

WHAT IMPROVES YOUR ODDS

Factors That Increase Your Chances of Winning

Your assessment is above recent comparable sales

You have actual income data showing lower NOI than assessed

The property has physical issues not reflected in the assessment

You recently purchased the property at a price below assessed value

You're working with an experienced appeal firm

You filed before the deadline with complete documentation

PROFESSIONAL VS. DIY

How Professional Representation Affects Your Odds

With Professional Representation

Market data and comparable sales analysis prepared correctly

Income approach arguments built by experienced analysts

Negotiation leverage with assessors and tribunals

Higher average reductions

No risk — contingency fee means no savings, no fee

Filing on Your Own

Must gather and present evidence yourself

Risk of procedural errors that weaken your case

Less negotiation leverage with assessors

Lower average reductions for unrepresented owners

Time investment with uncertain outcome

WHY APPEALS WORK

Why Most Commercial Property Tax Appeals Succeed

The system works in your favor. Mass appraisal methods used by assessors are designed for efficiency, not accuracy. They routinely miss property-specific factors that reduce value — vacancy, deferred maintenance, lease terms, and market conditions. When you present this evidence, assessors and tribunals frequently agree.

Assessors use broad averages that miss property-specific factors

Evidence of actual market value is hard to dispute

Most cases settle through negotiation before a hearing

Tribunals and boards regularly rule in favor of property owners

EPTA team analyzing property tax appeal success rates and case data

Success rates vary by jurisdiction, but commercial property tax appeals generally succeed more often than not — especially when backed by solid evidence. With professional representation, success rates can reach 85% or higher. The key is presenting market data that demonstrates the assessed value exceeds actual market value. Get a free review to see if your property qualifies.

The strongest appeals are supported by comparable sales data, actual income and expense figures, and documentation of property-specific issues like vacancy, deferred maintenance, or unfavorable lease terms. Filing on time with complete documentation also matters. Learn more about what evidence you need for a successful appeal.

Yes — and a recent purchase can actually strengthen your case. If you bought the property at arm's length for less than the assessed value, that sale price is strong evidence of market value. Assessors and tribunals give significant weight to recent sales data, making this one of the most straightforward appeals to win.

Savings depend on how much your property is over-assessed, but reductions of 10-30% are common in commercial appeals. For a property assessed at $2 million, even a 15% reduction could save tens of thousands of dollars per year in taxes. Learn more about appeal costs and fee structures to understand the financial picture.

If your appeal doesn't result in a reduction, you simply continue paying your current tax amount — your taxes won't increase as a result of appealing. And with EPTA, there's no financial risk: we work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we save you money. Request a free review to get started.

RELATED RESOURCES

More Property Tax Appeal Resources

How to Appeal Commercial Property Taxes — Step-by-step guide

What Evidence You Need to Appeal — Build a stronger case

When to Hire a Property Tax Consultant — Signs you need help

Michigan Property Tax Appeals — Tax Tribunal representation

2026 Property Tax Appeal Deadlines — Filing dates for MI, IN, and OH

Retail Property Tax Appeals — Shopping centers and strip malls

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