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.

You may file an appeal with the Fayette County Assessment Office no later than September 1, 2008 for the 2009 tax year. For more information, see "How to File an Appeal," and "Appeal Form."

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

How to File an Appeal

1. After January 1, 2008 you can obtain an “Appeal for Asssessment”,  form by calling 724-430-1350 or downloading a form from the Assessment Office web page. Click here.

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. File the properly completed original “Appeal for Assessment” form with the Fayette County Assessment Office no later than September 1, 2008.

4. The Assessment Office will notify you and each taxing district with an interest in your appeal of your hearing date and time. This notice will be sent by registered mail. Formal appeal hearings will begin the first week of September and will conclude on October 31. Your hearing will be scheduled during this time frame. No extensions are permitted.

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 for Assessment" form. A form may also be obtained by calling 724-430-1350.

Download Appeals Form

Download Appeals Regulations

 

Location of Appeal Hearings

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