GrieveItNow co-founder Stephen A. filed his own property tax grievance right here in Northport and saved $1,411 per year. That experience — and the realization that most neighbors had no idea this process existed — is exactly why GrieveItNow exists.
Most of my neighbors had no idea they could do this. Or they were handing 50% of their savings to a firm that charged them again every year. We built a better option.
Northport is one of the most beloved communities on Long Island's North Shore — a historic harbor village surrounded by residential neighborhoods that have seen significant appreciation over the past decade. The waterfront village, the surrounding areas of East Northport, and the broader Northport school district have all attracted buyers who value the combination of natural beauty, community character, and proximity to both the Sound and the LIRR. That appreciation, while excellent for homeowners' equity, often hasn't been matched by assessment reductions — meaning many Northport residents are overtaxed relative to their actual market value.
Northport is within the Town of Huntington, which means its property tax grievance process — including a unique SCAR filing window in September and October — is governed by Huntington's rules and calendar. According to the New York State 2026 Property Assessment Data, the Residential Assessment Ratio (RAR) for Huntington is 0.39%, with an official Level of Assessment (LOA) of 0.42% for 2026/27. The gap between these two figures supports the unequal assessment argument. To find the assessor's implied market value for your Northport home, divide your assessed value by 0.0042. GrieveItNow handles the complete Northport BAR and SCAR process for a flat $199 fee, including the $30 SCAR court filing fee.
Example: If your Northport assessed value is $3,500, the assessor's implied market value is $3,500 ÷ 0.0042 = $833,333. If comparable homes in your neighborhood sold for less, you have a strong case. The RAR/LOA gap (0.39% vs 0.42%) independently supports an unequal assessment argument. Source: NYS PAD file 2026. Valuation date: July 1, 2025.
Because Northport is within the Town of Huntington, its SCAR window runs September 15 – October 15, 2026 — not July like most other Suffolk towns. Missing this window means losing your right to appeal for the 2026 tax year. GrieveItNow tracks and files within Huntington's specific SCAR window for every Northport client.
BAR filing deadline: May 19, 2026 — Form RP-524 to the Town of Huntington Assessor's Office, 100 Main St Room 100, Huntington NY 11743. Extended hours: Wed May 13 8:30am–8pm; Sat May 16 9am–1pm.
SCAR deadline (Huntington only): September 15 – October 15, 2026. GrieveItNow files on time, every time.
You file Form RP-524 with the Town of Huntington assessor's office before May 19, 2026. Appearance before the BAR is not required — all written complaints are reviewed. The BAR will in most cases issue a denial. This is completely normal and expected. It is the first step in a two-stage process, not the final answer.
After a BAR denial, GrieveItNow files your SCAR petition within Huntington's specific September 15 – October 15, 2026 window. SCAR is a New York State Supreme Court proceeding, but it is conducted informally — most Northport SCAR cases resolve through negotiated settlement before any formal hearing takes place. A successful SCAR reduction locks your lower assessment for the next three tax years.
New York State law prohibits your Northport assessment from being increased as a result of filing a grievance. The only two outcomes are a reduction or no change. If there is no reduction, GrieveItNow refunds your full $199 fee. No reduction, no charge — ever.
Suffolk County is the only county in the United States that does not reassess property on a regular basis. The only way to lower your Northport property tax bill is to file a grievance. If you don't file, your assessment stays as-is — indefinitely.
Northport — including Northport village, East Northport, and surrounding areas — is governed by the Town of Huntington BAR with the May 19, 2026 BAR deadline. All filing is done with the Town of Huntington assessor's office at 100 Main St Room 100, Huntington NY 11743. GrieveItNow files for all Northport properties regardless of neighborhood or school district.
The most powerful grievance arguments for Northport homeowners are unequal assessment — supported by the RAR/LOA gap confirming homes are assessed at a higher effective rate than the law intends — and excessive assessment — supported by comparable sale prices showing the assessor's implied market value is higher than what similar homes are actually selling for. GrieveItNow builds both arguments simultaneously for every Northport client using the most recent available comparable sales data.
BAR + SCAR (Sept–Oct window) + $30 court fee — all included for $199 flat. No reduction means every dollar back.