Fee comparison · 2026
What does a property tax appeal actually cost?
Costs depend on what you need: free official guidance, a DIY workbook, property-specific evidence, or a service that files for you. Our $29 state DIY kit works nationwide; the $49 Property Assessment Audit depends on available county and address evidence. You file your own appeal with either product.
This input is not an estimate for your property. Outcomes can differ by evidence and service; a reduction is not guaranteed.
| Option | Fee | Hypothetical savings minus fee |
|---|---|---|
| $29 State DIY Kit All 50 states + D.C.; you gather evidence and file. No property-specific comparable report. | $29 | $971 |
| $49 Property Assessment Audit County/address-dependent evidence; filing or valuation output based on what the analysis supports. You file. | $49 | $951 |
| 25% fee example Illustrative percentage only, not a provider quote. Representation and terms vary. | $250 | $750 |
| 35% fee example Illustrative percentage only, not a provider quote. Representation and terms vary. | $350 | $650 |
| 50% fee example Illustrative percentage only, not a provider quote. Representation and terms vary. | $500 | $500 |
DIY product fees are paid regardless of the appeal outcome, subject to our refund policy. Government filing fees and your preparation time are additional. Percentage examples assume a fee on savings in this appeal year only; check the provider’s local quote, renewal terms and scope.
Compare the work as well as the fee
The $29 kit provides state guidance, fillable evidence worksheets and an editable letter. You gather and verify the evidence. It does not include a parcel-specific comparable report. The $49 Audit provides the filing or valuation output supported by the available records; it does not guarantee an appeal case. Comparable assessment parcels are not automatically comparable sales.
Managed services may gather additional evidence and represent you. Their work and results are not interchangeable with a DIY product. Preparation and filing time vary. A reduction is not guaranteed to continue in future years; later assessments may require another review or purchase. Government filing fees, where applicable, are separate.
Sources checked September 20, 2026: Ownwell pricing describes a region-specific contingency fee on savings in the year appealed. AppealDesk advertises a $49 self-file packet. Verify each provider’s current scope and local terms before purchasing.
See the county record and available comparable evidence before deciding whether to buy.