Town of Clermont – Assessment Challenge & Property Tax Reduction


The Town of Clermont offers a way for property owners to contest their property assessment each year. If you feel that the assessed value of your home or property is too high and doesn’t reflect its actual market value, you can go through this process to challenge the assessment. If your assessment is too high, you could end up paying unnecessarily high property taxes. The attorneys at Duffy & Catlin are dedicated to helping Clermont property owners like you challenge unfair assessments before the May deadline—and we bill only on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay a percentage of the tax savings we achieve.


1. Why Choose Duffy & Catlin?

Duffy & Catlin is a boutique law firm that focuses exclusively on property tax assessment challenges. With an in-depth understanding of New York State laws, we provide one-on-one attention, thorough reviews of your assessment, and an efficient legal strategy for achieving the lowest defensible assessed value.

Contingency Fee Advantage: We only get paid when you save on your taxes. Our fee is a percentage of the successful reduction, so there’s no upfront cost or risk to you.


2. Key Dates You Need to Know

  • May
    • Typically the Deadline to File an Assessment Challenge is in May
    • Missing this cutoff generally locks in your assessment (and tax liability) for another year.

3. How We Help You Save on Property Taxes

  1. Assessment Analysis
    • Our attorneys at Duffy & Catlin scrutinize your new assessment, property data, and local market comparisons to spot inaccuracies or overestimations.
  2. Tailored Legal Strategy
    • We prepare and file all necessary legal documentation based on your property’s unique attributes, ensuring compliance with town and state procedures.
  3. Representation You Can Trust
    • As a boutique firm, we offer personal attention at every stage of your case. We represent you in formal hearings and negotiations, pursuing a fairer, lower assessed value.

4. Get Started Before It’s Too Late

  • Reach Out to Our Team
    • Call 716‑755‑2125 or email office@nypropertytax.com
    • Request a free consultation to discuss your concerns and potential next steps.
  • File in May
    • We’ll help you submit your challenge on time, maximizing your chance to reduce your assessed value and lower your tax burden.

Contact Duffy & Catlin at NYPropertyTax.com Today

Avoid paying more taxes than you owe. Duffy & Catlin can help you navigate the property tax challenge process in Clermont and ensure you’re set up for success—while only paying a fee if we reduce your assessment.

Call: 716‑755‑2125
Email: office@nypropertytax.com

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