The property taxes you pay are based on your property’s assessed value, as determined by the County Assessor. If you feel that your property value is less than the Assessor’s value, you have the right to appeal that value to your local Assessment Appeals Board by filing an Assessment Appeal Application. We have provided information below to guide you through the Assessment Appeal process.
Regular Assessment | July 2, 2024 through 5:00 p.m., December 2, 2024. Applications must be postmarked no earlier than July 2 and no later than December 2. |
Supplemental Assessment | No later than 60 days after the mailing date printed on the supplemental notice, or the postmark date of the notice, whichever is later. It is required that you attach a copy of the supplemental assessment notice. |
Escape Assessment | No later than 60 days from the date of the final Notice of Enrollment of Escaped Assessment from the Assessor's office. It is required that you attach a copy of the escape assessment notice. |
Before You File:
You will need to enter the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) or other property identifier on the new Assessment Appeal Application. You can find this information on the notice you received from the Assessor or the Tax Collector.
There is a $30.00 non-refundable processing fee for each Assessment Appeal Application submitted.
There is an exemption for single family, owner-occupied property with an assessed value of $150,000 or less.
One Assessment Appeals Application is required for each parcel and roll year being appealed.
The video below will walk you through the process of filling out the Assessment Appeal Application.
Filling out the Assessment Appeal Application
You are able to discuss the basis of your assessment with the Assessor's staff. if you do not agree as to the taxable value, you may file an Assessment Appeal Application.
After filing within the deadline, you may still attempt to reach an agreement
with the Assessor anytime up to the date set for the Assessment Appeals Board hearing.