30% to 60% of US property is assessed above what it is worth. Under 5% ever challenge it. Our County File Method™ shows you how.
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This guide gives you everything you need to challenge your property tax bill. A stranger set that number, and never came inside your home. You are allowed to argue it, and filing is free in every state. Our County File Method™ takes you from the notice to the hearing, one step at a time.
- Know tonight whether you are overpaying
- File your appeal yourself, step by step
- Walk into the hearing knowing what to say
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Nobody tells you the number can be argued
Every homeowner gets an assessment notice. You may have yours already, or it is on its way. It is your county's guess at what your home is worth, and your whole bill is built on it. It looks official. It is an estimate, built from records, not a visit.
The envelope is on the table. The number is bigger than last year, and nothing on it says why. Then you put it back on the pile.
Nothing on it says you can dispute it. No line, no number to call. So most people just pay it, year after year.
You can dispute it, in every state, for free.
We wrote this because the county will not. What to collect, the board that decides, and what to say, in the order you will need it. Our County File Method™, start to finish.
What homeowners say about these bills
Real experiences from people in exactly your situation.
Up $100K in 2 years
"I just got my 2023 tax assessment and it's gone up again. Home was built in 1983, I purchased in 2018 for $300K. 2021 assessment was $330K, 2022 was $389K, this year it's $430K. [...] But going up $100K in 2 years? That seems bonkers. Should I appeal? How exactly does that work?"
A homeowner on Reddit
Compared to new houses
"[...] My home is going on 50 years old. I never upgraded anything other than paint. All appliances old. They are comparing my tiny house to others that are all brand new with granite sinks, new floors etc.. [...] I was one of the victims of the winter storm Uri. I had a catastrophic FEMA claim detailing 79k dollars in damage to the uninsured home they appraised at 200k."
A homeowner on Reddit
Pay more, same house
"This is the thing that always gets me when people get all hyped up about their property values rising. Like bro you realize that you have to pay more to live in the same place right?"
A homeowner on Reddit
Never set foot inside
"Yeah the comp-based increases with no actual inspection always gets me. They've never set foot in my house but somehow know what it's worth"
A homeowner on Reddit
Why even try?
"I just got my appraisal notice for 2023 last week and nearly had a heart attack. They also notified me of the protest forms which I decided wasn't worth it. First they make you jump through hoops to prove your assessed property value is too high. [...] I knew there was no way I can win so the whole process is a waste of time."
A homeowner on YouTube
They hope you don't ask
"I feel like they raise it HOPING you don't contest so they can tax more."
A homeowner on Reddit
Everything in the County File Method™
Step by step, from the letter to the outcome.
- The whole County File Method™, start to finish. How one free filing can lower the bill the county set.
- The day you get the letter. Find your county's rules in about 10 minutes: the due date, the form to use, and the board that decides your case.
- Building the file for your appeal. What to collect, where to find it, and how to put it together so it makes the case for you.
- Before it ever reaches a hearing. The informal route first, and what to say when you take it.
- The morning of the hearing. A 4 minute script, in order, one number, and the 3 things that waste the appointment. You will walk in with one number and the papers behind it.
- How to save even more. No county signs you up automatically. The guide shows you which savings are possible and how to get each one.
- A printable checklist to work from. Keep it beside the notice so you always know what to do.
- Never again pay a number you never checked. You will know each year whether the bill is too high, and what to do if it is.
It works in every county
Every county runs its own dates and its own form. Our County File Method™ teaches the part they all share, then shows you how to find yours: your due date, your form, and the board that hears it. That takes about 10 minutes, and it is the first thing the guide walks you through.
The tax breaks nobody mails you
Our County File Method™ does not stop at the appeal. You can pay less property tax without arguing at all, and no one tells you these savings exist or how to get them.
- For living in your own home.
- For being 65 or older.
- For veterans, and for a disability.
- For a widow or widower.
- For years you already qualified and never claimed.
- And many more, depending on your state.
Most people have no idea which savings they qualify for. Our method tells you which savings are possible and how to get each one.
Never heard of the form
"I live in CA and never heard of this form. Approaching 89YO and living on SS with a mortgage, taxes and insurance, I could sure use this break."
A homeowner on YouTube
The 6 parts of the County File Method™
Together they are the method that gives you the best chance at a lower bill, every year.
County rules
Every county runs its own clock
Comparable sales
The evidence that actually wins
Property record
Errors get corrected most often
Hearing script
4 minutes, in order
Tax breaks
Easy savings, no appeal needed
Every year
How often your county resets it
You will know whether you are overpaying, when to file, and what to say.
This is for you if any one of these fits
- You own the home you live in and have never questioned the property tax you pay
- Your tax bill went up and nobody told you why
- You think the county has your home written down wrong
- You have never checked which tax breaks you qualify for
- You want to save your family money and use it on other things
- There is a repair you keep putting off, and money off the bill would start it
The best investment you will make this year
When to start, what it costs, and why it pays for itself.
You are not too early or too late
If your letter has already come, there is still time to act on it, and the guide starts there. If it has not come yet, this is the calm time to get ready. Either way, the first step takes 10 minutes.
This guide pays for itself
It costs less than one dinner out. Some companies do this for you and keep 25% to 50% of your savings, every year. Follow our method and you get to keep all of it.
Read it risk free
If the guide is not useful to you, email info@savethisguide.com within 30 days and we will refund you in full. No questions asked.
The next letter is coming. You only learn this once.
Filing is free in every state. The only cost is knowing how. The National Taxpayers Union Foundation puts it plainly: most who challenge win at least partial relief when they come prepared. The more you get, the more prepared you will be.
Basic Edition
Everything you need for this year's bill. Find your county's rules in about 10 minutes. Build the file that makes your case. Try the informal route first. Then walk in with a 4 minute hearing script. You write the paperwork yourself. Want it already written for you? For $40 more, see the Extended Bundle.
Extended Bundle
Everything above, plus the paperwork already written for you. The adjustment sheet, which turns a list of sales into an argument. The property card check. 3 letters ready to send. You fill in the blanks and send it. The hearing one pager. And every tax break explained as you check it, with room for the answer the county gives you, so you can claim them whatever it decides. Want every year after this one covered? For $10 more, see the Get It All Bundle.
Get It All Bundle
Everything above, plus every year after this one. Your state's clock and the patterns it follows. The annual re-file system, with a year log, so next year takes about an hour. And Every New Edition: any new version of this product we release in the future is yours at no extra cost. Best for owners who want to learn this once and never work it out again.
The refund takes one email, and a person replies within 24 to 48 hours. Whichever bundle you pick, it is risk free: full refund within 30 days.
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How it works
3 steps, and you will know exactly what to do.
Choose your bundle
Pay once. No subscription, no recurring charge.
Open it straight away
You get a confirmation email with your private access link to your PDF files. Read them on your phone, your computer, or print them.
Follow the steps
Whether your letter has arrived or not, the guide takes you to a finished appeal, one step at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work in my state?
Yes. The method is national. Every county runs its own rules and dates, and the guide shows you how to find yours in about 10 minutes.
Can I use this if I already filed this year?
Yes. The evidence chapters and the hearing script apply right up to your hearing date, and the tax breaks do not depend on the appeal at all. Your tax bill comes every year, so what you learn now also sets up the next filing. Buying today pays off on this year's bill and on every one after it.
Is this a subscription?
No. It is a one time payment for the bundle you choose. No recurring charges and no hidden fees.
How long do I have access?
Forever. The guide is a PDF you download and keep. Your access link stays in your confirmation email.
Will I definitely save money?
That depends on whether your home is actually over assessed, and the first step in the guide is finding out. If it is, this shows you how to get it corrected. If it is not, you will know in 10 minutes instead of wondering all year.
Do I need a lawyer?
No. Official guidance from several county and state offices says plainly that homeowners do not need an attorney for a routine residential appeal.
Is this a physical book?
It is a digital guide in PDF form. It downloads right after you pay. It is also designed to print easily at home if you prefer paper.
How is this different from a contingency firm?
A contingency firm keeps 25% to 50% of your first year's savings, and most agreements renew on their own, so the share comes out of every reduction they win after that. This is one payment and the reduction is yours. If you already have an agreement, the guide shows you where to check the share and the renewal, and how to take it back over when the term ends.
How do I get a refund?
Email info@savethisguide.com within 30 days of your purchase date and we will refund you in full.
Do you update the guide?
Yes. Due dates and procedures change, so we do reissue guides. We do not promise a schedule. Everyone with the Get It All Bundle gets every new version we release, at no extra cost.
Find out how to lower your property tax today.
Download our County File Method™ and take the first step in 10 minutes. If your bill is too high, it walks you through getting it lowered. Next year's letter is coming either way. You can open it knowing, or open it guessing.
Get the guide for $47.99 →One-time payment. Love it or full refund.Most who challenge win at least partial relief when they come prepared. That finding is the National Taxpayers Union Foundation's, not ours.