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Just got a love note from Assessor's office
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:18 pm
Assessed value of my pad increased $80k from last year.
If I knew I could sell my house "as is" for the assessed value, I'd sell tomorrow.
If I knew I could sell my house "as is" for the assessed value, I'd sell tomorrow.
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Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:22 pm to udtiger
quote:
If I knew I could sell my house "as is" for the assessed value, I'd sell tomorrow.
And pay 100K over that price for a new one, same size, same everything else.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:22 pm to udtiger
Did you ever complain the years you were assessed lower than what you could sell your house tomorrow for?
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:22 pm to udtiger
quote:
If I knew I could sell my house "as is" for the assessed value, I'd sell tomorrow.
Should be a requirement from the govt to buy the home. That would fix this real quick.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:23 pm to udtiger
quote:
If I knew I could sell my house "as is" for the assessed value, I'd sell tomorrow.
The problem is that you would then need to buy a severely overpriced new home at 7% interest rates.
Lose-lose for you.
Win-win for the tax man.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:23 pm to udtiger
quote:One year about 15 years ago we received a bump in our assessed value that I thought was too much.
If I knew I could sell my house "as is" for the assessed value, I'd sell tomorrow.
So I called the assessor and asked him if his assessment amount could be considered a formal offer to buy our house and, if so, "I accept your offer."
He reduced the increase by 50%.
It never hurts to call and question.
Remember, the assessor is an elective office in Louisiana.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:24 pm to udtiger
At least where I live, the tax assessor's office has no bandwidth/resources to fight everyone that appeals property tax increase. I argued a big hike a few years ago by zillowing comps that were "somewhat close" that were basically meth shacks a half mile from my pseudo-gated development and got my neighbors to do the same.
They reduced the tax increase by like 50% within a couple of days.
Worth a shot.
They reduced the tax increase by like 50% within a couple of days.
Worth a shot.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:25 pm to LSURussian
quote:Baws are on the front line of wealth redistribution.
Remember, the assessor is an elective office in Louisiana.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:26 pm to udtiger
Call your tax assessor and ask about it.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:28 pm to udtiger
Always fight the assessment. Never accept it.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:29 pm to Chad504boy
quote:
Did you ever complain the years you were assessed lower than what you could sell your house tomorrow for?
this guy must love paying taxes
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:31 pm to udtiger
File a complaint so you don't get jacked till you sell. They tried to do that to me and no upgrades in like 30 years so I won and they actually lowered it (plus I get HE as I am old as dirt).
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:31 pm to udtiger
Some homeowners assessments have increased more than 100%. There should be a limit on how much it can be increased in one year.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:31 pm to Daponch
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Some homeowners assessments have increased more than 100%. There should be a limit on how much it can be increased in one year.
Mine was +150% this year (2023) from last year (2022)
ETA: house was built late 70s and absolutely nothing has changed to it since it got a new roof roughly 7 years ago
This post was edited on 8/20/24 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:35 pm to LSURussian
quote:Best job in the parish.
elective office in Louisiana
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:36 pm to Cheese Grits
How/where to file complaint?
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:37 pm to udtiger
Mine just went up $100k lol
My brother lives next door, house is 40 foot smaller. But mine is assessed at $60k more
My brother lives next door, house is 40 foot smaller. But mine is assessed at $60k more
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:39 pm to udtiger
Take a loan out on your equity and buy a rental property. - YouTube video guy
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:50 pm to udtiger
Just a FYI to anyone who qualifies for the special assessment freeze on their property:
EBR Parish Assessor's Office
quote:
Special Assessment Level
The Special Assessment Level allows someone who meets certain requirements to have the assessed value of the property frozen.
Those who qualify for the special assessment level should be aware that this does not automatically freeze the amount of their tax bill. Only the assessed value will be frozen. The amount of taxes due could change due to an increase in a millage rate in your area or if the size of living area is increased.
Requirements:
-One of the owners must be 65 years of age or older as of January 1 of the qualifying year.
-Owner or owners must have a total combined adjusted gross income which cannot exceed $100,000.
-Applicants must own, occupy, and receive a homestead exemption on the property.
There are also special circumstances that would allow a surviving spouse who is 55 years of age or older or who has minor children to receive the special assessment level if the deceased spouse had previously qualified for it. If you are a surviving spouse, please call the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor’s Office to see if you qualify.
EBR Parish Assessor's Office
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:55 pm to xBirdx
You need to know the following dates if you want to appeal your assessment in East Baton Rouge Parish
OPEN BOOK REVIEW : August 22, 2024 – September 6, 2024
BOARD OF REVIEW APPEAL DEADLINE : September 18, 2024
BOARD OF REVIEW HEARING : September 25, 2024
Places to appeal/phone #s for more information:
Main Office (Downtown)
(1st Floor of City Hall Building)
222 St. Louis St., Room 126
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-3920
Coursey Branch Office – Eric Devall, Office Manager
10500 Coursey Blvd., Room 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-389-3901
Central Branch Office – Chelsea Saucier, Office Manager
14790 Wax Rd. Suite 109
Baton Rouge, La 70818
225-389-3922
OPEN BOOK REVIEW : August 22, 2024 – September 6, 2024
BOARD OF REVIEW APPEAL DEADLINE : September 18, 2024
BOARD OF REVIEW HEARING : September 25, 2024
Places to appeal/phone #s for more information:
Main Office (Downtown)
(1st Floor of City Hall Building)
222 St. Louis St., Room 126
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-389-3920
Coursey Branch Office – Eric Devall, Office Manager
10500 Coursey Blvd., Room 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-389-3901
Central Branch Office – Chelsea Saucier, Office Manager
14790 Wax Rd. Suite 109
Baton Rouge, La 70818
225-389-3922
This post was edited on 8/20/24 at 2:56 pm
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