Nassau County property tax grievance attorney

focused on lowering your assessment

Lower Your Long Island Tax Burden

High property taxes in Nassau County strain many households from Valley Stream to Rockville Centre. If your assessment sits above true market value, you may be paying more than you should. The Law Offices of Laurence Rogers reviews your assessed value against local sales and explains the Nassau process clearly so you know what to expect during the annual filing window.

How A Grievance Works In Nassau

Nassau County offers one opportunity each year to challenge your assessment with the Assessment Review Commission. Our firm prepares and files your grievance on time, presents comparable sales, and negotiates for a fair reduction. When an initial decision does not reflect the evidence, we file a SCAR petition for an independent hearing. You get one point of contact and regular updates from a Valley Stream lawyer who handles these matters each season.


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Services Designed To Maximize Savings

Assessment review using recent local sales and market data

Grievance preparation and filing with the Assessment Review Commission during the official period

Evidence development and negotiation for a corrected value

SCAR petition and appearance if the initial outcome is unsatisfactory

Follow through to confirm the reduction is applied to your tax bill

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Why Homeowners Choose This Firm

Many services charge a percentage of first year savings. The Law Offices of Laurence Rogers uses a clear flat fee model so you keep more of the reduction. You also get local knowledge of Nassau neighborhoods, from Lynbrook and Hewlett to Garden City and the Queens border, with a process built around quick responses and honest guidance.

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Questions Homeowners Ask

  • When is the filing window?

    Nassau typically accepts grievances in the winter months, often January through early March.

  • Do I risk an increase?

    A grievance generally does not raise your assessment; the most common outcome is a reduction or no change.

  • Do I need an appraisal?

    Not for the initial filing. If we proceed to SCAR, a professional appraisal is usually required and we coordinate it.

  • How much can I save?

    It depends on the gap between assessment and true value. Reductions can deliver yearly savings, not just a one time refund.

  • Is hiring a lawyer worth it?

    Many owners prefer a lawyer to handle deadlines, filings, evidence, and the hearing process with minimal hassle.