What is the New Construction Form used for?

Property owners submit it to support an appeal for overvaluation or excessive assessment of non-farm property by providing evidence of recent construction costs and dates.

What attachments does the form require?

The form requires property photos and invoices showing total construction costs. It also says to supply a contractor’s affidavit or a written summary of total costs.

Do I need a notary for the New Construction Form?

No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It requests photos, invoices, and a contractor’s affidavit or written cost summary, but does not require notarization.

Marion County, IL · Marion County

No notary required

New Construction Form

Property owners submit this form to the Marion County Board of Review as evidence of recent construction when appealing an overvaluation or excessive assessment.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Marion County · Marion County, Marion County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: marioncountyil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This form provides information about recent construction, remodeling, or additions to a property to support an appeal for overvaluation or excessive assessment. It asks for construction dates, costs, whether the costs include related work and fees, and whether the owner or family provided labor. The form also requires photos, construction-cost invoices, and a contractor’s affidavit or written cost summary.

Who needs it

Property owners appealing an overvaluation or excessive assessment for non-farm property may submit this form with evidence of recent construction.

How to submit it

Supply the completed form and required materials to the Marion County Board of Review at 100 E. Main St., Room 101, Salem, IL 62881.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for photos, invoices, and a contractor’s affidavit or written summary, but does not require notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the New Construction Form PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and parcel details, construction dates and costs, and answers about included costs and owner-provided labor.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include property photos, invoices showing total construction costs, and a contractor’s affidavit or written summary of total costs.
4
Submit to the Board of Review
Supply the form and materials to the Marion County Board of Review at 100 E. Main St., Room 101, Salem, IL 62881.

Frequently asked questions

What is the New Construction Form used for?: Property owners submit it to support an appeal for overvaluation or excessive assessment of non-farm property by providing evidence of recent construction costs and dates.
What attachments does the form require?: The form requires property photos and invoices showing total construction costs. It also says to supply a contractor’s affidavit or a written summary of total costs.
Do I need a notary for the New Construction Form?: No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It requests photos, invoices, and a contractor’s affidavit or written cost summary, but does not require notarization.
How do I submit the New Construction Form?: Supply the completed form and required materials to the Marion County Board of Review, 100 E. Main St., Room 101, Salem, IL 62881.

Need something notarized?

This New Construction Form doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.