Appeal Hearings & Procedures
Checklist:
✓ Return the confirmation notice at least 21 days prior to your scheduled hearing date.
✓ Ensure the evidence you plan to use is admissible for the hearing.
✓ Prepare seven (7) copies of evidence supporting your opinion of value.
✓ Appear at your hearing.
A hearing notice with the date, time, and location of your hearing will be sent at least 45 days prior to your scheduled hearing date. You are required to respond to the hearing notice no later than 21 days prior to your scheduled hearing date. Failure to respond timely may result in the denial of your application. Notices can be returned via e-mail, fax, or mail, or in person during business hours.
Confirmation of Hearing
To confirm your attendance for the hearing, select the confirmation option and return the completed notice no later than 21 days prior to your hearing date.
Postponement of Hearing
The Applicant and Assessor's Office are each allowed one (1) postponement. To request a postponement, you may return your hearing notice with the postponement option selected no later than 21 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Withdrawal of Application
If you do not want to continue pursuing your appeal, you must notify the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board immediately.
To withdraw your appeal, return your hearing notice with the withdrawal confirmation option selected or complete a Withdrawal of Appeal Form. When withdrawing your appeal, you must include your name, property address, application number and/or parcel number, and your signature.
Documents to support your opinion of value should be submitted at your hearing. You must serially pre-mark each item of evidence to identify the order you intend to introduce your evidence at the hearing. Seven (7) copies of your evidence are required at your hearing. This does not include any sets you intend to keep for your own records.
Please come to your hearing fully prepared to present evidence supporting your opinion.
Findings of Fact
Written findings of fact disclose the facts and evidence considered by the Assessment Appeals Board when reaching their decision on an appeal. These written findings, along with a transcript of the hearing, are required if intending to appeal the Assessment Appeals Board's decision in superior court.
Findings of fact must be requested from the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board prior to the start of the scheduled hearing.
Findings of fact are $405.05 per application. Do not submit payment until your hearing begins. The valuation issue could be resolved prior to your hearing, making an advanced payment unnecessary.
The Applicant or their authorized representative must appear at the hearing. If using an Authorized Agent, the appropriate paperwork must be filed with the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board prior to the start of the hearing.
Meetings of the Assessment Appeals Board begin at 1:30 P.M.
Failure to Appear
If you or your representative fail to appear at your scheduled hearing, your application will be denied for lack of appearance. Following the hearing, a Notice of Denial due to Lack of Appearance will be mailed to the address on record.
Continuances
The Assessment Appeals Board may grant a continuance when requested by either the Applicant or Assessor's Office if good cause is provided. However, each party must be present at the hearing and prepared to provide evidence in the event a continuance is not granted.
Notice of Decision
If the Assessment Appeals Board makes a final decision on your appeal, a Notice of Decision will be mailed to the address on record.
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