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Overview - Step 5: Change of Assessment Notice
The final
step in the revaluation process is the notification to the property
owner. Each property owner will receive a “Notice of Assessment” letter in the
mail stating their old and new valuation. Any property owner who may
feel that this new valuation is not proper may file a formal appeal with
the Fayette County Board of Assessment Appeals within
thirty (30)
days of the date on the initial notice. In a
non-reassessment year New Construction is added at various times during
the year. Property owners may appeal that new assessment within forty
(40) days of their notice.
The County commissioners have
appointed independent assessment boards to hear appeals filed by
property owners.
If a taxpayer chooses to file an
appeal, he/she will be notified by mail as to when the hearing is
scheduled. All appeals will be heard by a three (3) member independent
appeals board.
Testimony will be audio recorded to assure an accurate and complete
record. Property owners are urged to bring information to state their
case in a clear and concise manner. Comparable sales within their
immediate neighborhood are the best form of comparison. Also any
physical defects within the property should be documented with
photographs. Board members will review the assessor’s data along with
testimony given and render a decision, normally within a ten day time
period.
If a property owner does not
agree with the board’s findings, he/she may file and appeal to Fayette
County Court of Common Pleas within thirty (30) days of the board’s
notice.
Once all appeals have been heard
and decisions rendered, the Chief Assessor will then notify all of the
local taxing bodies, i.e. County, Municipality, and School District of
their new total valuations. This should occur by November 15th.
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