What are written findings of facts? Do I need them?
Written findings of facts are a brief summary of your case showing the basis for the appeals board’s decision. They disclose the board’s findings on all material points raised in the application and at the hearing and include a statement of the methods of valuation used in determining the value of the property. Findings of facts are available only for hearings in front of an appeals board and are not available if a hearing is with a hearing officer. You will need findings of facts if you think you will want to pursue the appeals board’s decision to superior court. Thus you may request them at the onset on the application (question number 7) or they may be requested in writing to the clerk of the board anytime prior to the beginning of the hearing, or orally on record just prior to the start of the board hearing.
