Through our appeal, PVS reduced the assessment by 50%, saving the taxpayer $89,665 in tax dollar.
Saving $374,800 in Property Tax for Behavioral Health Facility
January 21, 2026
Vacant Box Store Assessment Reduced 50%
Executive Summary
PVS represented a property owner in their appeal of an excessive property valuation increase on a closed and vacant big box store in Missouri.
Challenges
The property tax assessor increased the value of the dilapidated big box retail structure and surrounding paving improvements in their revaluation, arguing a lucrative potential use of the lot.
How PVS Helped
In our appeal, PVS argued the building was vacant and unusable, with vandalism and internal
structural damage, and that there was no market demand or support for the assessor’s valuation.
Results
Through our appeal, PVS reduced the assessment by 50%, saving the taxpayer $89,665 in tax dollars.
