February Board of Review

Review Board meets on Tuesday following the 3rd Monday in February
and is held for 6 consecutive business days.

• Meeting times and dates are scheduled. 

• You must call for an appointment.


The February Board has the authority
to act on appeals of:

Classification:
This is roughly equivalent to zoning or use.  The Classifications are: Agricultural, Commercial, Developmental, Industrial, Residential and Timber Cutover.

•Status: 
Certain properties, such as Churches, are tax exempt.  Sometimes there are unusual circumstances that create appeals.

••Hardship:
Poverty stricken property owners can request tax relief from the Board of Review.  Household financial documentation will be necessary.  Forms are available in the City Assessor’s office. 

•Valuation: 
This type is by far the bulk of the appeals.  It is important to remember that neither the Assessor nor the Board of Review can affect the millages or taxes.  They can change an assessment if shown that it exceeds 50% of the True Cash Value.

• No reduction for hardship is permanent.  
• You must apply annually