Property Tax Season Is Coming: Now Is the Time to Start Your Valuation Review

November 26, 2025

As the year winds down, property owners across the country are already preparing for the upcoming property tax season. For many, property taxes make up a substantial portion of their annual budget—so ensuring your assessment is accurate is essential. Late November is the ideal time to begin reviewing your valuations, gathering documentation, and identifying any issues before deadlines tighten.

Why Early Preparation Matters

Property tax assessments don’t always reflect the current market. Shifts in cap rates, rising insurance costs, vacancy changes, and market corrections throughout 2025 may not be properly captured in next year’s valuations. Addressing inaccuracies early helps prevent surprises—and gives you enough time to challenge an overassessment if needed.

Starting now means you can:

• Get ahead of county and state appeal deadlines

• Identify errors or inconsistencies in your assessed value

• Gather the documentation needed to support a reduction

• Avoid rushed decisions during the busy start-of-year period

Common Issues We See During Tax Season

Each year, we encounter recurring problems that lead owners to overpay on property taxes:

• Assessments that fail to reflect market softening in specific asset classes

• Inaccurate income or expense assumptions used by taxing authorities

• Outdated physical condition information

• Mass appraisal models that overlook unique property factors

These issues often cause assessments to be higher than they should be—which means higher tax bills for owners.

How LPA Helps Protect Your Bottom Line

Clients rely on Lowery Property Advisors to ensure taxing authorities maintain accurate assessments for their commercial real estate investments and that they aren’t paying more than they truly owe.

At LPA, we offer comprehensive property tax consulting services, including:

• Assessment reviews and valuation analysis

• Support documentation to strengthen appeals

• Expert insights into local tax trends and methodologies

• Guidance throughout the appeal process

In many cases, our property tax consulting services provide significant savings for both business and personal budgets. That’s why we encourage owners to evaluate their assessments annually—especially in a shifting market.

Don’t Wait—Start Your Review Today

Property tax season moves quickly, and early preparation is the best way to position yourself for a fair and accurate assessment. Whether you need a full valuation review, supporting documentation for an appeal, or guidance on next steps, the LPA team is ready to help.

Contact us today to see how we can support your efforts this tax season.