When a property owner disagrees
with the Assessor on the value on which an assessment is based,
he or she should contact the
Assessor's office within 15 days of receiving the assessment
notice. If a reduction in value is proper, the Assessor will
adjust the value.
The Assessor also may conclude that a reduction in value is
not warranted. The property owner is entitled to appeal that
decision to the Assessment
Appeals Board. Assessor staff will assist the property owner
in applying to the Assessment Appeals Board for relief.
The Assessment Appeals Board is an independent board composed
of three private citizens appointed by the County Board of Supervisors.
They consider all evidence presented by the property owner and
the Assessor's office at a hearing. The Appeals Board then determines
the value of the property in question. Deadlines
In 2008, appeals on annual assessments must be filed between July
2 and November 30. Appeals on supplemental assessments must
be filed within 60 days of the mailing date on the supplemental
assessment notice. All appeals must be filed with the Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors at the County Government Center.
For more information, call (650) 363-4573. |
