What is the process for requesting a change in assessment?
There are two different processes for requesting a change in assessment the informal Prop 8 appeal process through the County Assessor (See FAQ #1) and the formal appeal process through the Assessment Appeals Board. (see Process\Dates for process discussion and a flow chart of both processes) Here is a brief overview of the formal appeal process Filing an Application for Changed Assessment on a timely basis with the Assessment Appeals Board. We streamline the preparation of this form for you. In six to nine months, you will be sent a Hearing notice. You contact the Property Tax Assessor’s office and if a lower value can be agreed to, sign a Stipulation Agreement on the agreed value with the Assessor and a refund of property taxes with interest will be issued. If agreement is not reached, you either present your case to a Hearing Officer (this is how the Application for Changed Assessment form will be prepared unless you override) or you present your case to the Assessment Appeals Board
