If you bought your home (or had a reassessment) within the last few years, there is a very good chance that the market value of your property has declined along with the general decline in the market. One small consolation of this decline is that you can petition the Sonoma County Assessor to reduce the property taxes on your property to reflect the current market value.

In order to process your petition, the Assessor will need you to provide 3 similar properties to your own that have sold between 1/1/2011 and 3/31/2011 for less than your home is assessed for.  Finding this information can be difficult if you don’t have access to our multiple listing service (MLS).  If you would like assistance finding comparable properties to your own and submitting the petition with the county Assessor, please fill out the form below.  This service is free of charge.