With Seattle Area Property Taxes Among the Highest in the Nation, New Service Launches to Help Homeowners Reduce Their Bill
*"Easy Property Tax Protest" Appeals Official King County Property Valuations to Reduce Homeowners' Tax Bill - They Succeed or It's Free*
*SEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2024 / *Seattle property taxes rank as the fifth-highest among U.S. big cities, with a sharp spike of 6.4% in 2023. But according to the King County Board of Equalization, less than 2% of property owners take the time to exercise their right and file an appeal - yet 25% of homeowners who do will secure a reduction. A new King County-based service called Easy Property Tax Protest is dramatically increasing those odds. Easy Tax Protest handles all aspects to appeal property tax in Seattle, WA, and they're paid only if they do succeed in lowering the home's assessed value. There are no fees to sign up, and it takes only 5 minutes, making it a no-risk and low-effort proposition.
A successful property valuation appeal can easily save homeowners hundreds and even thousands of dollars in the first year alone, and they'll generally continue saving in future years thanks to that continued lower base assessment. Easy Property Tax Protest bills customers for 40% of the first year's savings if they are successful. If EPTP isn't able to lower the assessment, clients pay nothing. Homeowners are allowed to file an appeal of the King County assessment within 60 days of receiving their valuation notice, or by July 1 of the assessment year, whichever is later. Which means there's still plenty of time for homeowners to register with Easy Property Tax Protest and learn how to lower property taxes Seattle, WA.
Easy Property Tax Protest was founded by Alec Cooper, a former tech executive with Amazon and Microsoft. Knowing first-hand the skyrocketing Seattle taxes, he has applied a technological solution to equalize opportunities for everyone, regardless of their income, to gain the advantages of property tax protest. Once the realm of the wealthy who could afford to hire professionals, ETPT, the tax appeal company in Seattle, WA, now makes it simple, with zero out-of-pocket expenses for any King County resident.
"Seattle's median property tax went up by a whopping 89% from 2010 to 2021," said Alec Cooper, founder, Easy Property Tax Protest. "In 2010, the median was about $3,600 - that figure isn't adjusted for inflation, but even if you did adjust, property taxes in Seattle still rose three times faster than the rate of inflation. I encourage everyone living in King County to consider filing an appeal, and our service handles all the research, filings and follow-up."
Generally speaking, there are three primary ways that property taxes may be lowered in King County. First, homeowners may qualify for a reduction if the total household income is $84,000 or less. Second, if the county has assessed the property using incorrect information. Third, if there is any disagreement on the assessed valuation based on area data and actual home sales.
Any King County residents interested in lowering their property tax bill are encouraged to visit https://www.easypropertytaxprotest.com to register for a free estimate and a no-risk assessment.
*About Easy Property Tax Protest*
Easy Property Tax Protest is a Seattle-based service that guarantees to lower property tax assessments in the King County area or it's free. Visit www.easypropertytaxprotest.com
*CONTACT*
Matt Kalinowski
press@easypropertytaxprotest.com
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*SOURCE: *Easy Property Tax Protest
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