Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
About Property Taxes

• General Information
  
• How will I know if my property has been correctly valued?
  
• Under what circumstances should I file an appeal?
  
• How do I file an appeal?
  
• What should I expect from the Board of Equalization Hearing?
  
• What happens if I disagree with the Board's Decision?
  
• How do I file an appeal with the State Tax Commission?
  
• What other things should I keep in mind

UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD I
FILE AN APPEAL?

If you find factual errors in the record or a mistake in the market value, you have to decide whether to file an appeal with the Board of Equalization. A factor to consider is the amount of tax savings if you win. The typical residential property owner will save $8 to $10 in taxes for every $1,000 that the market value is reduced.

Another factor to consider is the strength of your evidence of value. In an appeal, the assessed value is generally presumed to be correct unless evidence in the record indicates otherwise. You must show that the market value that you are proposing is more representative of actual fair market value than the value set by the County Assessor. Be prepared to show evidence of value to support your claim.