Each protest must contain:
- A description of the real property
- A signature
- A requested valuation amount
- A written statement of why the requested change in assessment should be made
Evidence & Data
Evidence or data that will assist in proving the valuation of property was incorrectly assessed as of January 1 can also be included such as:
- Discounted cash flow data (for development land)
- Evidence of recent "arms length" sale
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) maps or other data showing different land uses or soil types (farmland only)
- Income, vacancy and expense data (for commercial or investment properties)
- Photos of property's physical condition
- Recent appraisal (within 12 months)
- Sales of similar properties in the same area
Important: Protest documents are public records and cannot be returned. Please redact sensitive information such as birth dates, social security numbers, credit card numbers and/or bank account numbers.