The National Taxpayers Union, a non-partisan citizens group, says that applications for its booklet on property-tax appeals, "How to Fight Property Taxes," was up threefold in January from January 2009. That should be no surprise to millions of Americans living in areas where home values are still quite depressed. After all, why pay more on a home that's worth less?

We offer some suggestions here on appealing your tax assessment, gleaned from Consumer Reports Money Adviser, our personal-finance newsletter.

If you've successfully grieved your property taxes, we'd like to hear your story. Others might like to know how you did it, as well. Please comment below.