## Why Nassau Property Owners Choose Ownwell 500+ Combined Years of Property Tax Expertise Lower Fees With Better Outcome No Hidden Fees | Savings or Free Guarantee Get Savings Estimate | Ownwell | Competition* | | --- | --- | | **$0** Upfront Cost | Often a **$30 SCAR** Filling Fee | | **25%** Savings Fee | **40% - 50%** Savings Fee | *Example of select competitors ### See How Much More You Could Save With Ownwell Property Tax Savings $0 $2,500 $5,000 Savings with Ownwell #### $750 **only 25%** of your savings Savings with Competitor 1 #### $500 50% of all property tax savings Savings with Competitor 2 #### $500 50% of all property tax savings Savings with Competitor 3 #### $600 40% of all property tax savings if paid within 60 days ### How Ownwell Compares in Nassau | Contingency Fee | Upfront Fee | Other Fees and Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Ownwell | Only **25%** of property tax savings | $0 | We only charge if we save you money! **We also cover the $30 filing fee** — there’s no extra cost to you. Lower percentage of savings for commercial properties and no fee. | | Competitor 1 | **50%** of all property tax savings | $0 | If you escalate to a SCAR proceeding, a **$30 filing fee applies, win or lose.** | | Competitor 2 | **50%** of all property tax savings | $0 | A **$30 court filing fee** may apply to SCAR petitions. | | Competitor 3 | **40%** of all property tax savings if paid within 60 days | After 60 days, **1% interest per month + 33% attorneys' fees** | $0 | A **$30 court filing fee** may apply to SCAR petitions. Must give 10 days written notice of cancellation after agreement is signed or until June 1, 2026. *The information on this page was prepared on 4/29/2025 and may not be representative of the products and features offered by all companies. This information may be subject to change. ### Hear From Ownwell Customers 4.7 (3,000+ reviews) Couldn't have been easier. I just gave them my address and they took it from there. No filing appeals or spending hours to prepare for a hearing to defend my value. Ownwell does it all, no doubt better than I could have done myself. Saved $1500 on my property taxes. Highly recommend. **- Christopher D.** The Ownwell team is amazing. The process is all online. Their system is easy to use and they know local tax codes and authorities and they know how to work with appraisal districts to fairly represent homeowners. They were able to successfully get a SIGNIFICANT reduction in property taxes for us. **- Rick R.** Ownwell was a very easy process. I uploaded my documents and they took care of everything. As a first time homeowner I had no idea how to fight my property taxes. **- Jessica J.** Easy to sign up and great result on savings. I worked with other companies before which require flat fees for the services and no guaranty on savings. Ownwell charges you only when your property tax is reduced. There is nothing to lose and we all love win-win! **- W Liang** This was my first time working with Ownwell and I couldn't be happier. The entire process was easy & they ended up saving me nearly $1500 on my property tax bill! I definitely recommend using them as I sure will do again in the future. **- Alvin A.** Super highly recommend. They deserve their fees. Great work. Reduced my tax assessment and saved me over $1,600.00 dollars. Very professional and super easy for me, they did all the work. 💯💯 **- Carmen A.** It was incredibly easy to work with Ownwell. This was my first time using them. Their online portal was easy to navigate, and they only reached out via e-mail when an important update or required information was necessary. They were successful at reducing my property tax bill. I'd definitely work with them in the future! **- Brian P.** The protest process through Ownwell was very smooth and easy. They took care of reducing my property tax bill significantly. It is risk-free because you pay them only after you get your property taxes reduced. **- Tom T.** Wow, that was insanely easy and totally worth it! Ownwell got my tax appraisal reduced by almost $400k, saving me almost $6k in cold hard cash. 🤑 And I never wrote a letter, nor made a call, nor met with anyone! 🤯 **- Drew P.** ### Frequently Asked Questions #### How do tax grievances work in Nassau County? In Nassau County, homeowners can file property tax grievances annually, typically from January to early March, to contest assessed values and reduce taxes. The county’s Assessment Review Commission (ARC) initially reviews all grievances. If denied or only partially granted, the homeowner (or their representative) can appeal to a Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) in New York State Court. Unlike some states, a failed tax grievance in New York cannot lead to an increased assessed value of your property. #### What is the timeline for a tax grievance? The timeline is lengthy; a full grievance cycle in Nassau can take 18 to 24 months from filing to final resolution. Thus, the awarded reduction is applied retroactively to the tax year in question, so you typically receive savings as a refund or credit. #### What does Ownwell do? Ownwell specializes in property tax reduction for homeowners, small businesses, and real estate investors. To help save you money, Ownwell will evaluate your current appraised value and perform a comparative market analysis. We'll then prepare and file evidence on your behalf and attend any hearings with the ARC or SCAR to get a reduction. After completing your property tax grievance, we'll continue to monitor your property's future assessments and will file a tax grievance again if your taxes seem unfair. #### What is Ownwell’s success rate? In Nassau County, we typically achieve successful reductions in **85%** of our cases, with those reductions resulting in an average savings of **$1,538** on property tax bills since joining Ownwell. #### Are there specific costs and fee structures? Ownwell charges 25% of the first-year savings. And unlike many other companies, we’ll cover your $30 filing fee if your tax grievance goes to SCAR.