Ho-Ho-Kus, MT · Bergen County

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Added/Omitted Assessment Petition of Appeal

Property owners file this petition with the county board of taxation to appeal an added, omitted added, or omitted property assessment.

What this form is

This petition is used to challenge an added, omitted added, or omitted property assessment. It asks for petitioner and property details, the current and requested assessment values, the reason for the appeal, and comparable sales. The instructions describe filing requirements, fees, service of copies, and evidence for the hearing.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking to appeal an added, omitted added, or omitted assessment files this petition for the property.

How to submit it

File the original petition with the county board of taxation and serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk. Include the required filing fee with the original; checks are payable to the County Tax Administrator.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the petitioner certifies the statement is true, and the form does not request a notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Petition

    Download the Added/Omitted Assessment Petition of Appeal PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Petition

    Enter petitioner and property details, assessment values, the requested value, and the reason for appeal.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach any supporting documents, such as comparable sale information or income and expense statements for income-producing property.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    The petitioner or the petitioner's attorney must sign and date the petition.

  5. 5

    File And Serve Copies

    File the original with the county board of taxation, serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk, and include the required fee.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Added/Omitted Assessment Petition of Appeal do?
It lets a petitioner ask the county board of taxation to reduce or increase an added, omitted added, or omitted assessment. The form requests property information, assessment values, and the reason for the appeal.
Who files this assessment appeal petition?
A petitioner appealing an added, omitted added, or omitted assessment files the petition for the property. The form requires the petitioner's signature or the signature of the petitioner's attorney.
How do I submit the Added/Omitted Assessment Petition of Appeal?
File the original with the county board of taxation, serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk, and include the required fee. The form says checks should be payable to the County Tax Administrator.
Do I need a notary for the Added/Omitted Assessment Petition of Appeal?
No. The petitioner signs and dates the petition and certifies the statement is true; the form does not request a notarized attachment.

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