Open Book & Board Of Review
City of Menasha Taxpayers
NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS ANNOUNCED:
Open Book (Two Dates Available)
NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS ANNOUNCED:
Open Book (Two Dates Available)
| Date Option 1: May 2, 2023 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 100 Main Street, Suite 200 (2nd Floor) - Menasha, WI Appearance Option: In-person OR by phone |
Date Option 2: May 4, 2023 Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM Location: 100 Main Street, Suite 200 (2nd Floor) - Menasha, WI Appearance Option: In-person OR by phone |
The City's Statutory Assessor, Associated Appraisal, will provide specific dates to discuss how they arrived at your assessed value (see above for specific dates for 2022).
If you wish to speak with an appraiser, please call Associated Appraisal at 920-749-1995 to schedule an appointment during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM).
Instructional material on appealing your assessment to the Board of Review will be available at that time from the City Assessor or the City Clerk’s office.
NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
The 2022 Board of Review will be held on:
Appointments must be made at least 48-hours in advance, along with the required documentation. Please review the "To Schedule an Appointment..." section for specifics.
About the Board of Review
The Board of Review functions like a court in that it is required to evaluate evidence based on facts. You must provide factual information showing your property is incorrectly assessed. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: Wisconsin law states, “Instead of appearing in person…the board of review may allow the property owner… to appear before the board, under oath, by telephone or to submit written statements, under oath, to the board” (Wis., Stats., §70.47(8)). Please contact the municipal clerk for more information on accommodations to file objections remotely by phone, or to file objections in writing.
To Schedule an Appointment to Testify at the Board of Review:
To schedule an appointment before the Board of Review, please complete the following:
- Notice of Intent to File Objection*
- Objection Form for Real Property Assessment*
*All completed documents MUST be returned to the City Clerk’s office at least 48-hours prior to the Board of Review. Please be sure to provide factual information showing your property is incorrectly assessed.
For more information about property assessment and taxation in Wisconsin, please review Guide for Property Owners provided by the Department of Revenue or our Board of Review FAQ page.
| Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) Location: 100 Main Street in the 1st Floor Conference Rooms Appearance Option: In-person ONLY |
Appointments must be made at least 48-hours in advance, along with the required documentation. Please review the "To Schedule an Appointment..." section for specifics.
About the Board of Review
The Board of Review functions like a court in that it is required to evaluate evidence based on facts. You must provide factual information showing your property is incorrectly assessed. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: Wisconsin law states, “Instead of appearing in person…the board of review may allow the property owner… to appear before the board, under oath, by telephone or to submit written statements, under oath, to the board” (Wis., Stats., §70.47(8)). Please contact the municipal clerk for more information on accommodations to file objections remotely by phone, or to file objections in writing.
To Schedule an Appointment to Testify at the Board of Review:
To schedule an appointment before the Board of Review, please complete the following:
- Notice of Intent to File Objection*
- Objection Form for Real Property Assessment*
*All completed documents MUST be returned to the City Clerk’s office at least 48-hours prior to the Board of Review. Please be sure to provide factual information showing your property is incorrectly assessed.
For more information about property assessment and taxation in Wisconsin, please review Guide for Property Owners provided by the Department of Revenue or our Board of Review FAQ page.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. THE BOARD OF REVIEW 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.
- General information to assist taxpayers with hearing preparation can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Board of Review website.
- Taxpayers are particularly directed to the “Guide for Property Owners” link under the “Resources” section of the above website.
