The decision about a value change may have to be made by someone else and communicated to you in writing. The person conducting the meeting may not commit to a change in value at this meeting, even though you may have uncovered an error or the assessment appears to be inequitable. Present any information you have gathered at this time.
The person conducting the meeting will review your property record with you and give you information about comparable properties. Most disputes are a result of misinformation on one side or the other and are resolved in this meeting.
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The purpose of the informal review (which is not yet an appeal)- should be (1) to verify the information on your property record form, (2) to make sure you understand how your value was estimated, (3) to discover if the value is fair compared with the values of similar properties in your neighborhood, (4) to find out if you qualify for any exemptions, and (5) to be sure you understand how to file a formal appeal, if you still want to. A difference in features may result in a difference in values. Compare the features of these properties to the features of yours. You may also wish to use the public computers located in the “Plat Room” room 230 in the Administration Building. Use the Assessor’s maps and this website to review comparable property record forms, which should also show their appraised values. Remember, only arms length transactions that completed prior to January 1 st of the current year can be used. Ask your real estate broker for sales prices on these properties. Gather as much information as you can on similar properties in your neighborhood especially those that have recently sold. Check the living area of your home, the size of your lot, the number of bathrooms, the presence or absence of a garage or finished basement, the year built, the construction materials, the condition, and so on. Is the architectural style correctly listed? If not, a recent photo of your home will help correct the information. Use this number to view or obtain a copy of your property record from the Assessor’s office or database located on this website. Find the account (parcel) number on your assessment notice in the upper right hand quarter of the assessment notice. Sometimes this informal review is handled by telephone or email. The first step in an appeal is an informal meeting with a Deputy Assessor (generally the county appraiser assigned to your area). A missed deadline or incorrect filing can cause an appeal to be dismissed. Be sure you understand and follow the instructions. If they are not clear, contact the Assessor’s office for information. When you receive your assessment notice, read it for instructions about deadlines and filing procedures. The majority of property is on the regular roll and those assessments are mailed out the beginning of June each year. This is when the assessment notice is mailed out. There is only one time of year assessed values can be appealed. Information about these exemptions can be found on this site under the heading “Property Tax Relief”.
However, you may be eligible for tax relief or exemptions. This is an issue you must take up with the elected officials who determine budgets. NOTE: You will not win an appeal because you think your taxes are too high. You have evidence that similar properties have sold for less than the assessed value of your property prior to January 1 st of the current year. The estimated market value is too high.Your home has 1,600, not 2,000 square feet.) Items that affect value are incorrect on your property record.
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