Westfield, NY · Chautauqua County
Complaint on Real Property Assessment
This form lets property owners or their representatives ask the Board of Assessment Review to review a real property assessment.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Westfield · Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- westfieldny.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this complaint to ask the Board of Assessment Review to review a property's assessment on the tentative assessment roll. It records the property and its assessed value, the owner's estimate of market value, and the grounds for the complaint, such as unequal, excessive, or unlawful assessment or misclassification. It also provides space for supporting information, a representative designation, certification, and a possible stipulation.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking review of a real property assessment, or a representative filing for the owner, uses this complaint.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This complaint is signed and dated without a notary; attach supporting documentation where applicable, and the owner or representative signs the certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Complaint on Real Property Assessment PDF.
- 2
Complete The Complaint
Enter the owner, property, value, and complaint-ground information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach relevant supporting documentation, such as appraisal or exemption materials, where applicable.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the complaint to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Westfield assessment complaint?
- No. The form has signature and date lines but no notary block. The owner or representative signs the certification, and supporting documents may be attached where applicable.
- How do I submit the Westfield assessment complaint?
- The form does not list a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the assessment complaint ask for?
- It asks for owner and property details, assessed and estimated market values, information supporting the claimed value, and the grounds for requesting review.
- Can a representative file this complaint?
- Yes. The form includes information for a representative filing for the owner and a designation section for the owner to name a representative.