Deadline to appeal assessments June 24

BOUNDARY COUNTY — Property owners have until June 24 to appeal their property’s assessed value. 

Assessment notices have been sent out to property owners. The notices are not tax bills, rather they will be the values used to determine a homeowner’s share of property taxes which will be billed in the fall.  

Only the assessed value of the property can be appealed, not the presumed amount of a property tax bill. 

“Everyone has the right to appeal their assessment if they don't believe that it is reflective of market value,” Boundary County Assessor Olivia Drake, said. “If you contact the Assessor's Office first, we may be able to make corrections outside of the formal appeal process. We are always available for any questions that you might have, but won't be able to make value changes for this year after June 24.”

“We can help to explain the process and correct any errors outside of the appeal process,” Drake said. “Appeals are handled by the Board of County Commissioners when they convene as the Board of Equalization. Appeal forms are available at the County Clerk's office. There is more information on the back of the assessment notices.”

Formal appeals are then handled by the Board of County Commissioners when the trio convene as the Board of Equalization. Appeal forms should be turned in to the Clerk of the County Commissioners before the deadline. 

The BOE will make its decision based on the evidence provided by both the landowner and the Assessor's Office. 

With that in mind, Drake suggested that landowners/appellants should bring any available supporting evidence such as appraisals, market analysis, comparable sales data, building inspection reports, etc.  

The appeal will be heard by the BOE at a formal hearing where the board convenes as a quasi-judicial body and open meeting law is followed. Both the appellant and assessor (or designee) will have the opportunity to present evidence to the Board. 

Drake said there hasn’t been an increase in appeals this year, as of yet.