APPEAL
TYPE
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DESCRIPTION
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FILING
TIMELINE
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APPLICATION FORM
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REGULAR ASSESSMENT (also known as Decline in Value)
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· A regular assessment occurs annually and is reflected as the Assessor’s
valuation of property on the tax bill.
· File this type of appeal if you believe the value of your property as
of January 1 of the current year is less than the assessed value on the tax
bill.
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July 2 to December 2
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The 2024 filing period for Regular (decline in value) Appeals is closed. It will reopen on July 2, 2025.
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SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT
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· A supplemental assessment occurs when property is reassessed due to change in ownership (such as purchase of a new home) or new construction (such as adding a bedroom).
· File this type of appeal if you believe the supplemental assessment
was initiated in error and/or the assessed value is inaccurate.
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Within 60
days of mailing date or postmark date on the Notice of Supplemental
Assessment, whichever is later
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Application Part 1
Submit a Supplemental Assessment Appeal
Application Part 2
Click here for instructions for the Supplemental Assessment Appeal form
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ESCAPE ASSESSMENT
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An escape assessment occurs when events taking place in prior years
(such as new construction) were not discovered in a timely manner by the
Assessor. Upon discovery, the Assessor reassesses the property and issues a
Notice of Enrollment of Escape Assessment.
· File this type of appeal if you believe the escape assessment was
initiated in error and/or the assessed value is inaccurate.
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Within 60
days of mailing date or postmark date on the Notice of Enrollment of Escape
Assessment, whichever is later
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Application Part 1
Submit an Escape Assessment Appeal
Application Part 2
Click here for instructions for the Escape Assessment Appeal form
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CALAMITY ASSESSMENT
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A calamity assessment occurs when a natural disaster (such as flood or
fire) or other misfortune damages your property. The Assessor revalues your
property and issues a Notice of Supplemental Assessment.
· File this type of appeal if you believe the calamity assessment was
conducted in error and/or the assessed value is inaccurate.
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Within 6
months of mailing date on Notice of Supplemental Assessment
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Application Part 1
Submit a Calamity Assessment Appeal
Application Part 2
Click here for instructions for the Calamity Assessment Appeal form
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ANY TYPE
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Use this area to download the Assessment Appeals Application in order to
manually complete and file any of the appeal types listed above.
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As described above
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Application Part 1
Click here to download the application form for manual completion
Application Part 2
Click here for instructions for the Assessment Appeal form
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