COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Yes, You Can Lower Your Property Taxes

If you own commercial property in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio, there's a good chance you're overpaying. The assessment process isn't perfect — and the law gives you the right to challenge it. Here's how.

See How It Works

$10M+

Saved for commercial property owners

Upfront cost to you

85%+

Appeal success rate

YOUR OPTIONS

Four Ways to Reduce Your Property Taxes

Property owners have several paths to lower their tax burden. Some are simple adjustments; others require a formal process. The right approach depends on your situation — but for commercial properties, one method consistently delivers the largest savings. Owners of retail centers, industrial buildings, and multifamily portfolios across Indiana and Ohio consistently see the strongest results from a formal appeal. Start by checking whether your property is over-assessed, then learn how to appeal property taxes.

Appeal Your Assessment

File a formal appeal to prove your property's assessed value is higher than its true market value. This is the most effective way to achieve significant, lasting tax reductions on commercial properties — whether you own an office building, retail center, or industrial facility.

Challenge Your Classification

Properties are taxed at different rates based on their classification. If your property is misclassified — for example, as commercial when it qualifies as industrial — correcting it can lower your rate.

Review Available Exemptions

Certain properties qualify for exemptions or abatements based on use, location, or improvement status. These can reduce your taxable value, but eligibility requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Negotiate with Your Assessor

In some cases, you can present evidence directly to the assessor's office before filing a formal appeal. This informal approach works best for clear-cut errors or small discrepancies.

THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD

For Commercial Properties, a Formal Appeal Delivers the Biggest Results

While exemptions and classification corrections have their place, a formal property tax appeal is the single most effective way to lower your commercial property taxes. Appeals target the assessed value directly — and a successful appeal doesn't just save you money this year. It resets the baseline for future assessments, producing savings that compound over time. Not sure where to begin? Our guides on how to tell if your property tax is wrong and strategies to reduce commercial property taxes are a good starting point. Learn more about how the appeal process works or see what it costs. You can also review what property tax appeal evidence you'll need to build a strong case.

Targets the root cause: your assessed value

Savings compound year over year

Works for all commercial property types

No risk with contingency-based representation

Commercial property owner reviewing tax assessment documents

HOW WE DO IT

Lower Your Property Taxes in Three Steps

EPTA handles everything from start to finish. You stay focused on your business — we focus on reducing your taxes. Explore our services to see the full scope of what we offer.

Free Assessment Review

Send us your property details and we'll analyze your current assessment against market data, comparable sales, and income metrics. Request your free property tax review and within days, you'll know if you have a strong case — at no cost and no obligation.

We Build and File Your Appeal

Our team prepares a complete evidence package, handles all filings, and meets every deadline. We work with experienced property tax attorneys who know the local boards and tribunals in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.

You Save — or You Pay Nothing

We negotiate directly with assessors and represent you at hearings. If we reduce your assessment, you save on taxes going forward. If we don't win, you owe us nothing. That's our contingency guarantee.

REAL RESULTS

What Lower Property Taxes Look Like in Practice

Retail Shopping Center

Wayne County, MI

$127k

/ Annual Savings

Industrial Warehouse

Lake County, IN

$83k

/ Annual Savings

Class A Office Building

Franklin County, OH

$155k

/ Annual Savings

Multifamily Portfolio

Oakland County, MI

$210k

/ Annual Savings

Healthcare Facility

Hamilton County, OH

$94k

/ Annual Savings

Self-Storage Portfolio

Marion County, IN

$67k

/ Annual Savings

Yes. Commercial property owners can lower their property taxes by filing a formal assessment appeal, challenging the property classification, reviewing available exemptions, or negotiating directly with the assessor. The most effective method for significant reductions is a formal property tax appeal.

The reduction depends on how much your property is over-assessed. Commercial property owners typically save between $10,000 and $100,000+ per year through a successful appeal. Properties that haven't been appealed in several years often see the largest reductions.

With a contingency-based firm like EPTA, there is no upfront cost. You only pay if the appeal successfully reduces your taxes. This means there is zero financial risk to you — if we don't save you money, you owe nothing.

Most commercial property tax appeals are resolved within 3 to 12 months, depending on the state and jurisdiction. Michigan Tax Tribunal cases may take 6-12 months, while local Board of Review appeals in some jurisdictions can be resolved in weeks.

Property taxes cannot be increased as a result of filing an appeal. The appeal process only reviews whether your current assessment is too high. In the worst case, your assessment stays the same — it will not go up because you appealed.

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TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Find Out How Much You Could Save

Our free assessment review takes minutes to request and costs you nothing. We'll tell you whether your property is over-assessed and how much you could save through an appeal.

No upfront fees. No obligation. If we don't lower your taxes, you don't pay.

Most reviews completed within 2-3 business days

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