What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property details, assessment values, the type and reason for the appeal, and the applicant’s opinion of value. Attach a relevant notice or tax bill when required.

Should I attach hearing evidence to the application?

No. The form says not to attach hearing evidence. Bring five copies of your evidence to the hearing when it is scheduled.

Alameda County, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Assessment Appeal Application

Property owners and other eligible applicants use this application to ask the Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board to change an assessment.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Alameda County · Alameda County, Alameda County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a property assessment, including regular, supplemental, roll-change, escape, penalty, or calamity reassessments. Select the assessment type and explain the facts supporting your appeal; provide property identification and values, and include an applicable assessment notice or tax bill when required. The form also lets you request written findings and designate the application as a claim for refund.

Who needs it

A property owner or other person affected by an assessment may file, either personally or through an authorized agent or attorney.

How to submit it

Mail the application and the non-refundable $50 processing fee to the Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board, 1221 Oak St., Suite 536, Oakland, CA 94612. File the form in duplicate and do not attach hearing evidence.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; the signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Assessment Appeal Application and its instructions.
2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant and property information, select the assessment type, state the appeal facts, and enter your opinion of value.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a copy of the supplemental or escape assessment notice or, if applicable, the tax bill. Do not attach hearing evidence.
4
Mail the Application
File the form in duplicate with the non-refundable $50 processing fee at the Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Assessment Appeal Application?: No. The form does not require notarization; the signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Assessment Appeal Application?: Mail the application and the non-refundable $50 processing fee to the Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board at 1221 Oak St., Suite 536, Oakland, CA 94612. File it in duplicate.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property details, assessment values, the type and reason for the appeal, and the applicant’s opinion of value. Attach a relevant notice or tax bill when required.
Should I attach hearing evidence to the application?: No. The form says not to attach hearing evidence. Bring five copies of your evidence to the hearing when it is scheduled.

Need something notarized?

This Assessment Appeal Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Alameda County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.