Board of Review FAQ

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.  THOUGH THE BOARD CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EVIDENCE MUST SUPPORT THE PROPERTY’S ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR ASSESSMENT PURPOSES AS OF JANUARY 1 OF THE APPLICABLE TAX YEAR.

What is Open Book?

What is the Board of Review?

When does the Board of Review meet?

My taxes were recently reassessed.  How do I contest this at the Board of Review?

What is required of a taxpayer/property owner who wishes to contest assessment (file an objection)?

What can I expect at the Board of Review meeting?

In addition to the documentation/evidence submitted to the Clerk, I'd like to have a witness testify.  What is required?

I received a notice from the City's Assessor stating my property's assessment changed.  Why did my property assessment change?

With my reassessed value determined, does this mean my taxes will go up?

How does the city determine my property taxes each year?