Before you begin:
Please read the entire application for abatement carefully.
The Board of Assessors are prevented by law from granting an abatement unless it is filed appropriately and on time.
The application must be delivered to the Assessor’s Office, or postmarked by the USPS by February 2, 2026.
If the application is hand-delivered to the wrong office, and not given to the Assessor’s Office until after the deadline, it will be considered late.
There are 3 main reasons to file an abatement:
1) Overvaluation: Is your assessed valuation more than the fair cash value of your property on January 1, 2025 for any reason (including clerical and data processing errors or assessment of property that is non-existent or not taxable to you)?
2) Disproportionate Assessment: Is your value disproportionately assessed in comparison with other properties?
3) Incorrect Usage Classification: Is your property incorrectly classified as residential, commercial, or industrial property?