Equalization

Equalization / Assessor's Office

Residents should come to this office if they want to:

  • Have an explanation of the assessment on their property
  • Obtain owner occupied application forms. Property owners need apply only once unless the name changes on the property. (If they have not previously applied, they must apply by March 15th).
  • To obtain information on the Boards of Equalization (Local, Consolidated, County, State):
    • 10-11-16:  An appeal to the local board of equalization shall be perfected by mailing or by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the local board of equalization. If perfected by mailing, the postmark shall be conclusive evidence regarding the timeliness of the appeal. The clerk of the local board of equalization shall be notified of the appeal no later than the Thursday preceding the third Monday in March.
    • 10-23-23:  Method of appeal to county board. An appeal from the local board of equalization to a county board of equalization shall be perfected by mailing or by filing a written notice of appeal with the county auditor on or before the first Tuesday in April. If perfected by mailing, the postmark shall be conclusive evidence regarding the timeliness of the appeal. Appeals made pursuant to 10-11 to 27 shall be perfected by filing a written notice of appeal with the county auditor on or before the first Tuesday in April. The county auditor shall file a copy of the notice of appeal with the appropriate clerk of the local board of equalization prior to the hearing of the appeal by the county board of equalization.

Real Property Assessment, Appraisal and Tax Information

Appeals

An appeal must be made the year the assessment is received. Do not wait until you receive your taxes or it will be too late. The appeal process addresses the assessment of the property, not the taxes.