๐Ÿ“‹ Formal Appeal Window: July 2 โ€“ Nov 30, 2026

Your assessor's job is not to save you money.

OC homeowners who bought between 2021โ€“2024 are leaving $847/year on the table because no one told them about Prop 8.
We fix that in 8 minutes.

Flat $79. No 25% commission. You keep 100% of your savings, every year.

Average savings: $847/yr โ€” permanently
8-minute process
$79 flat โ€” no 25% commission
Free to check eligibility
๐Ÿ“‹ Formal Appeal Window: July 2 โ€“ November 30, 2026
The county won't lower your taxes automatically. You have until Nov 30 to file a formal Prop 8 appeal โ€” start building your case now.
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Your Legal Right as a Homeowner

They automatically raise your taxes, but you have to fight for a decrease.

When the housing market was booming, the County Assessor's algorithms had no problem maxing out your property tax increases every single year.

But when market values dropโ€”like they have since the 2022 peakโ€”their algorithms suddenly "lag behind." They continue charging you taxes based on your high purchase price, hoping you won't notice.

The good news? California Proposition 8 legally forces them to lower your tax bill if you can prove your home's current market value is lower than your assessed value.

Agencies like Ownwell know this. They use automated software to find 3 comparable sales, fill out a 1-page form, and take 25% of your savings ($500 - $1,000+) every year as a "contingency fee."

We built PropCut to give you the exact same software they use, for a flat $79.

The Prop 8 Loophole

Three steps. Ten minutes.

01

Enter your address

We instantly pull your current assessed value and compare it against recent sales in your neighborhood.

02

Get your AI report

PropCut selects the 3 best comparable sales and calculates your optimal target value โ€” the number that maximizes your savings without triggering a rejection.

03

Submit & save

We hand you a pre-filled county form with copy-paste comps. Sign, email to the Assessor, done. Average result: $2,500 saved.

The 25% Commission Trap

Same outcome. Very different price.

Ownwell
Full-service agent model
Fee25% of savings (~$500โ€“$1,000)
ControlYou sign a power of attorney
TransparencyBlackbox โ€” you wait and hope
Rejected casesMay be deprioritized
SpeedMonths of waiting
PropCut
Recommended
AI-powered DIY toolkit
Fee$79 flat. Period.
Control100% yours. You file directly.
TransparencySee every comp. Know your odds.
All casesEvery property analyzed equally
SpeedReport ready in minutes
Savings Calculator

Calculate your savings

Enter your assessed value and current market value to see your potential refund.

๐Ÿงฎ ROI Calculator

See how much you could save

Estimated annual tax savings$2,124
With Ownwell (25%)
-$531 fee
You keep $1,593
With PropCut ($79)
-$79 flat fee
You keep $2,045
With PropCut, you keep $452 more
Results

Real savings from real homeowners

"I typed my address and PropCut handled everything. Filed my Prop 8 claim with 6 days to spare. Saves me $823 every single year now."

Maria G.
Irvine, CA
$823/yr

"The comps were perfectly selected โ€” all lower than my assessed value. County approved it without question. Took 8 minutes total."

Michael L.
Portola Springs, Irvine
$3,100

"My assessor had my home at $920K when it was clearly worth $850K. PropCut caught it. I had no idea I could challenge this."

Jenny P.
Newport Beach, CA
$1,247/yr
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal? Can I really do this myself?
What's the difference between Informal and Formal review?
How is PropCut different from Ownwell?
What if my appeal is rejected?
I bought my house in 2021โ€“2022. Am I eligible?
The April 30 deadline passed. Can I still appeal?
April 30 Deadline

Your property tax bill is due.
Your savings aren't.

Stop letting the county overcharge you. Discover if you're eligible in 30 seconds.

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Risk-Free Guarantee: You only pay $79 if your property is eligible for a tax reduction.