Mixed-Use Property Tax Protests

Mixed-use properties get taxed like pure commercial — but they're not. We fix your valuation.

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Property taxes are one of the biggest expenses for any owner. Miss a single exemption or let the county over-value your property, and it could cost you thousands every year.

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The appeal process is complex and time-consuming by design. That's exactly why we handle it for you.

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Our state-licensed consultants know how to file for every exemption and build a case that gets results. With data on 158M+ properties, we know what your home should actually be assessed at—and we'll prove it.

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Key Property Tax Stats

National office vacancy rates are elevated, reaching about 20.7%, reflecting weakening demand for commercial components that commonly anchor mixed‑use properties.
Retail space nationally remains tight, with vacancy around 4.3–5.3%, showing contrast in how different mixed‑use components perform; this variation affects blended valuations.
Mixed‑use developments often command higher rental income and stronger performance metrics than single‑use retail or office, with diversified income streams leading to 15–20% stronger rental outcomes in some studies.
Appraising mixed‑use properties requires separate valuation of each income component (residential, retail, office) and a weighted average cap rate; using a single blended cap rate can misstate market value.
Variability in vacancy and cash flow between residential and commercial segments in mixed‑use buildings means valuation inaccuracies are common without component‑specific analysis.

Biggest Pain Points

Residential vs. Commercial Valuation Confusion

Your property has ground-floor retail and upper-floor apartments. Appraisers often apply uniform commercial cap rates to the entire building, overstating residential value. Residential should use 4.5–6% cap rates, retail 6.5–9%.

Retail Vacancy Kills Building Value

When ground-floor retail sits vacant, it drags down the entire building's value. But appraisers assume immediate re-lease at market rent. Reality: Ground-floor retail can sit vacant 18–36 months.

Property Tax Classification Issues

Some jurisdictions tax mixed-use as 100% commercial. Others split residential/commercial. You might be paying higher commercial tax rates on residential units.

How it Works

1. Free Mixed-Use Analysis

Provide property address and unit mix (retail SF, residential units). We analyze residential vs. commercial valuations and cap rate blending.

2. We Separate Residential and Commercial

We calculate value for residential units using residential cap rates (4.5–6%), calculate value for retail space using retail cap rates (7–9%), and prove blended value is lower than appraisal district's uniform valuation.

3. We File Component-Based Protests

We present separate valuations for residential and commercial components, proving your property's correct blended value.

4. You Save Money

Average savings: $14,000/year for small mixed-use. $35K–$70K+ for larger properties. You pay 25% only if we win.

Avoid these Common Mistakes

Not separating residential and commercial — Demand separate valuations with appropriate cap rates.
Ignoring retail vacancy — Document ground-floor vacancy duration and market challenges.
Not adjusting for residential unit quality — Units above retail worth less than standalone apartments.
Using uniform cap rates — Residential and commercial have different cap rates. Blend them.
Not protesting annually — Retail markets are struggling. Protest every year.

End Unnecessarily High Property Taxes this Year

TaxDrop makes it easy to never pay more than you should by securing all exemptions and protesting high assessments annually. Book a call now to see if you're overpaying and how to get it back.

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