There is a $30 filing fee for each assessment appeal application. We accept check or money order - NO CASH.
Assessment Appeals is an independent function, separate from the Assessor's Office, established to decide disputes between the Assessor's Office and property owners.
Assessment Reduction Notice Deadline Conflict
If you request an informal assessment reduction review (Proposition 8) by the Assessor, be advised that the Assessor will be unable to complete your review before the Application for Changed Assessment filing deadline of September 15.
It is important to note that the informal assessment reduction review is separate from a formal Application for Changed Assessment filed with the Clerk of the Board.
Please consider filing an Application for Changed Assessment to protect your administrative rights. The Clerk of the Board is located on the Tenth Floor, East Wing, of the County building. The Clerk can be reached at (408) 299-5088.
Other Important Deadlines for Property Owners
January 1 - The lien date for the assessment of property on the assessment roll is 12:01 AM, on January 1 of each year.
February 15 - Legal deadline to file timely exemption claims for homeowner, veteran, disabled veteran, cemetery, church, college, and welfare exemptions.
April 1 - Deadline to file Business Property Statements.
April 10 - Last day to pay second installment of secured property taxes without penalty.
July 1 - Assessment Roll delivered to the County Controller.
August 31 - Last day to pay unsecured taxes without penalty.
July 2 - September 15 - Period for filing application for assessment appeal hearing with the Clerk of the Appeals Board.
December 10 - Last day to pay first installment of secured property taxes without penalty, and deadline to file a late exemption for homeowners and veterans.
California Code of Regulations
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