Do I need a notary for the Assessment Appeal Application?

No. Sign and date the application without a notary; the certification is a declaration under penalty of perjury.

How do I submit the Assessment Appeal Application?

Mail the application in duplicate with the $50 non-refundable processing fee to Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board, 1221 Oak St., Suite 536, Oakland, CA 94612.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property information, the type and reason for the appeal, values, filing status, and whether the application is designated as a claim for refund.

Should I attach evidence to the application?

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

Alameda County, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Assessment Appeal Application

Property owners and other affected applicants use this form to ask the Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board to review 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: acgov.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a property assessment, including a regular, supplemental, roll change, escape, calamity, or penalty assessment. It asks for applicant and property details, the assessment type and appeal reasons, and the applicant’s opinion of value. File a separate application for each roll year when required, and do not attach hearing evidence; bring five copies to the scheduled hearing.

Who needs it

A property owner or other person directly affected by the taxes may file, or an authorized agent or attorney may file on the applicant’s behalf.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the certification is a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the signer must sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Assessment Appeal Application and review the form instructions before completing it.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property information, assessment values, appeal type and reasons, and sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Required Items
Include the $50 processing fee and, when applicable, a copy of the assessment notice or tax bill. Do not attach hearing evidence.
4
Mail the Application
Mail the application in duplicate and the fee to Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Assessment Appeal Application?: No. Sign and date the application without a notary; the certification is a declaration under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the Assessment Appeal Application?: Mail the application in duplicate with the $50 non-refundable processing fee to Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board, 1221 Oak St., Suite 536, Oakland, CA 94612.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property information, the type and reason for the appeal, values, filing status, and whether the application is designated as a claim for refund.
Should I attach evidence to the application?: No. The form says not to attach hearing evidence. Bring five copies of your evidence to the hearing when 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.