Each year, property owners have the right to file a formal appeal. In addition, any taxing body may also file an appeal if they believe a valuation to be incorrect. In order to appeal the assessment, you must submit an "Appeal for Assessment" form by the appeal deadline each year. Please remember: Because an assessment is based on the fair market value of the property, when you file an appeal you are appealing the total value of the property, even though you may only disagree with one aspect of the valuation.

This year the Fayette County Commissioners suspended the 2010 reassessment project, therefore property owners have until September the 15th to file a Yearly Appeal on their original assessed values.

• How to File an Appeal
• Appeal Form
• Location of Appeal Hearings
  
  

How to File an Appeal

1.You may download a copy of the “Appeal from Assessment” form by clicking below. A form may be obtained by calling 724-430-4028.

2. Fill out the form completely, including signing and dating it. If you do not sign the form, it will not be filed and an appeal hearing will not be granted. Be sure to place your parcel number (map number) on the form. Without this, the assessor does not know which property you are appealing.

3. You must file the completed original 'Appeal from Assessment form' with the Fayette County Assessment Office no later than September 15th 2009. Form can be mailed but must be postmarked by September 15th, 2009 to be accepted.

4. Once your form has been received by the County you will be notified as to the time and date of your hearing. The municipality & school district where the property is located will also be notified and may attend the hearing. This “Notice of Hearing” will be sent at least twenty (20) days prior to your hearing. Formal appeal hearings will begin the first week of August and continue until October 31st.

5. Collect any documents or photos you feel are sufficient to substantiate your claim. These could include appraisals, building plans, lists of comparable sales in your neighborhood, or repair estimates.

6. Appear at your hearing in person and/or be represented by counsel. If you fail to appear, the appeal is presumed to be abandoned and no further action will be taken.

Appeal Form

You may download a copy of the “Appeal from Assessment” form by clicking below. A form may also be obtained by calling 724-430-4028.

Download Appeals Form Page One

Download Appeals Form Page Two

Exemptions

Download Appeals Regulations

 

Location of Appeal Hearings

All assessment appeals hearings will be held at the Fayette County Reassessment Project Office located at 253 South Mount Vernon Ave. Uniontown  PA  15401