Bergen, NY · Genesee County
Complaint on Real Property Assessment
Property owners or their representatives use this form to explain grounds for challenging an assessment and provide information supporting the property’s value.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Bergen · Bergen, Genesee County, New York
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- townofbergenny.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form presents a complaint about real property assessment to the Board of Assessment Review for the city, town, village, or county identified on the form. It asks for owner and property details, assessed and estimated market values, supporting information, and the grounds for the complaint. It also includes sections for designating a representative, certifying statements, and recording a stipulation or board decision.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s representative uses this form to complain about the assessment of real property on the tentative assessment roll.
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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or representative signs the certification, and the owner signs the representative designation when applicable.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Complaint on Real Property Assessment PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter owner and property information, estimated market value, complaint grounds, and any representative details that apply.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach any supporting documentation indicated by your complaint, such as an appraisal copy, exemption application, or other explanation.
- 4
Submit The Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Complaint on Real Property Assessment used for?
- It lets a property owner or representative state grounds for a real property assessment complaint and provide property details, value information, and supporting documentation.
- Who can complete this assessment complaint?
- The form requests information from the property owner and allows a representative to file when applicable. It includes a section for designating a representative.
- Do I need a notary for the Complaint on Real Property Assessment?
- No. The document has no notary block; the owner or representative signs and dates the certification, and the owner signs the representative designation when applicable.
- How do I submit the assessment complaint?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.