Document every defect
Record rot, foundation issues, termites, water damage, vacancy and other observations, including what existed on the applicable local valuation date.
Protest Home Value · Nationwide free pilot
Your home's condition deserves to count.
Turn photos of property damage, repair estimates, and supporting details into a well-organized evidence report for your property-tax assessment appeal. No complicated software. No account needed.
✓ Works on phones✓ Export to PDF✓ Your evidence stays in your browser
One organized evidence packetProperty details · defects · photos · value support
✓ Built for homeowners✓ Photos & repair records✓ No promised reductions✓ No account or payment
The right details, all together
From damaged home to organized evidence.
An assessment appeal takes more than saying your property is overvalued. Organize supporting evidence in one clear report.
Attach photo exhibits
Add photos from your phone, date and label each image, and keep the damage visible in the finished report.
Explain the requested value
Enter the value shown by your local assessing authority and your supported proposed figure for the same valuation scope. Add repair quotes or verified comparable sales.
How it works
Three steps to your report.
Complete the guided builder at your own pace, and save a backup of your work.
Describe the property
Enter the state, county, tax year, assessment value, occupancy, and known condition issues.
Add evidence
Upload photographs, label damage areas, and include estimated repairs and market support.
Create a print-ready PDF
Preview your homeowner-prepared evidence packet, then use your browser's Print / Save as PDF feature.
Free homeowner guides
How to prepare property-tax appeal evidence.
Useful instructions for photographing damage, gathering actual repair records, and reviewing your local assessment notice.
What evidence should you collect?
Understand the role of condition photos, repair quotes, comparable sales, and property records.
How to photograph home damage
Create a clear photo log for rot, water leaks, foundation concerns, and other visible conditions.
Property-tax appeal checklist
Follow the steps from reading a notice through gathering evidence and checking filing requirements.
Privacy-first pilot
Designed to keep homeowner evidence under your control.
The report builder runs in your browser. We don't offer accounts, collect the report entries, or upload the pictures you select. Save an optional project backup on your device to continue later.
Start a free report →No login requiredUse the tool without registering
No photo upload to usImages are processed locally in your browser
You're in controlReview evidence and file your own assessment appeal separately
Common questions
Know what the report does—and doesn't do.
Will this lower my property taxes?
Not automatically. The report organizes your information; the appropriate local government or review body evaluates your appeal. A value reduction is not guaranteed.
Does Protest Home Value file the appeal for me?
No. You must file the required appeal with the relevant local or state agency. Rules and deadlines vary by location. See the appeal guide.
Can I use this on my iPhone or Android?
Yes. Open the website in Safari or Chrome, fill out the steps, and use your device's print or share tools to save the report as a PDF. Save a project backup to avoid losing your work.
Is it a certified appraisal?
No. It is a homeowner-prepared evidence organizer, not a licensed appraisal, a home inspection, legal representation, or an official assessment appeal form.
Property-tax assessment dates, appeal deadlines, eligibility, forms, and evidence requirements differ by state and locality. Confirm your specific requirements using the official website of your county, municipality, or state assessment authority. Protest Home Value organizes homeowner-supplied evidence; it does not file an appeal, certify a value, or promise any tax reduction. Use accurate information and evidence relevant to the appropriate valuation date.