Cranford, MT · Union County
Petition of Appeal
Property owners or their representatives use this petition to appeal a property valuation or seek review of a denied deduction, classification, exemption, or abatement.
What this form is
The petition asks for the property's current and requested assessment, appeal reason, property details, and, optionally, comparable sales. It also allows the petitioner to select a hearing type and request review of a denied deduction, classification, exemption, or abatement. The original must be filed with the County Board of Taxation, with copies served on the municipal assessor and clerk.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking review of a property assessment or a denied deduction, classification, exemption, or abatement needs this petition.
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 when applicable and attach supporting documents to each copy.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, and the petitioner or attorney signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition of Appeal PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter petitioner and property information, the current and requested assessments, and the reason for appeal.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting documents to the original and municipal copies; attach the denial notice for an appeal under Section III.
- 4
Sign and Date
The petitioner or attorney must sign and date the petition.
- 5
File and Serve Copies
File the original with the County Board of Taxation and serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Petition of Appeal?
- No. The petition is signed and dated by the petitioner or attorney; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Petition of Appeal?
- File the original with the County Board of Taxation and serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk. Include the required fee when applicable.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for petitioner and property details, current and requested assessments, the reason for appeal, and optional comparable sales.
Need something notarized?
This Petition of Appeal doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cranford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.