Fresno County, CA · Fresno County

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Assessment Appeal Application

Property owners and authorized representatives use this application to ask the Fresno County Assessment Appeals Board to review a property assessment.

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City of Fresno County · Fresno County, Fresno County, California
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
fresnocountyca.gov
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What this form is

Use this application to appeal an assessment for real property, business personal property, fixtures, or other listed property. It asks for applicant and property details, the assessment being appealed, the applicant’s opinion of value, and the reasons for the appeal. Attach a copy of the relevant notice or tax bill when required; do not attach hearing evidence.

Who needs it

A property owner, affected person, or authorized representative seeking review of a Fresno County property assessment should file this application.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 2281 Tulare Street, Room 301, Fresno, CA 93721. Include the $86 non-refundable processing fee due at filing; checks and money orders are payable to County of Fresno.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the application and accompanying information are true, correct, and complete.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Assessment Appeal Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter applicant and property details, identify the assessment and appeal reasons, and sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Attach a copy of the applicable assessment notice or tax bill when required. Do not attach hearing evidence.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Return the form and the $86 non-refundable processing fee to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at the address listed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Assessment Appeal Application?
No. The form has no notary block. The signer signs and dates it and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true, correct, and complete.
How do I submit the Assessment Appeal Application?
Return it to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 2281 Tulare Street, Room 301, Fresno, CA 93721. The form lists an $86 non-refundable processing fee due at filing.
What information does the application ask for?
It requests applicant and contact details, property identification, assessment values, the type of assessment appealed, and the reasons for the appeal.
What should I attach to the application?
The instructions require a copy of the applicable supplemental or escape assessment notice or tax bill. Do not attach hearing evidence to the application.

Need something notarized?

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