Property Tax Appeals Consultant (California)

Overview

Hourly Contract Position: $75–$100/hour

A rapidly growing technology company focused on helping homeowners save on homeownership costs is expanding into California and seeking an experienced Property Tax Advisor. This contract-based, hourly consulting role requires deep expertise in California’s property tax protest system to guide the team through regulatory and operational requirements during early market entry. There is potential for this role to evolve into a longer-term partnership as the property tax offering expands in California.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory insight on state statutes, administrative processes, and compliance obligations related to property tax protests.
• Advise on county-specific procedures and nuances for major California counties.
• Guide the team on filing petitions, including understanding TRIM notices, deadlines, evidence requirements, and submission protocols (online vs. paper).
• Share best practices and strategies for hearing preparation and protest proceedings.

Requirements

• Direct experience with the California property tax system, gained through personal practice, work at a firm, or within a local government agency.
• Deep familiarity with county-specific procedures, deadlines, and rules, especially for California’s five largest counties.
• Ability to develop creative solutions while strictly adhering to all relevant guidelines.
• Availability to consult on an as-needed, hourly basis via phone or Zoom.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate between $75 and $100.
• Flexible consulting arrangement without a full-time commitment.

Location

• This role supports expansion into California and requires expertise specific to California property tax regulations.