How to Appeal a Reassessment
If you believe your property has been inaccurately valued, you have the right to appeal.
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Review the notice: Carefully check the assessment notice and your property's record card for any factual errors, such as incorrect square footage, number of bathrooms, or features.
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Gather evidence: Collect recent sales data for comparable properties in your area. Look for homes of similar size, age, condition, and location. Please provide 3-5 comparables. Provide interior & exterior photos of your home and exterior photos of the comparables you are providing to the assessor.
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Contact the assessor: Many jurisdictions encourage an informal review with the assessor's office first to resolve any issues. Taxpayers can do in-person or phone appointments. Or gather your evidence and Informal Grievance form and drop it off at the assessor's office for review. All Informal grievances will receive a determination letter in the first week of May.
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File a formal appeal: If an informal review is unsuccessful, file a formal grievance with the local Board of Assessment Review (BAR) board before the deadline. You will need to present your evidence, including photos and comparable sales data, in an organized manner.
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Attend a hearing: If your case goes to a hearing, present your findings to the review board calmly and professionally. Stick to the facts and your evidence.
Assessor Sales Grid Sample PDF