Newport, NY · Herkimer County
Complaint on Real Property Assessment
This form lets a property owner or representative ask the Board of Assessment Review to review the property’s assessment on the tentative assessment roll.
What this form is
Property owners use this form to complain to the Board of Assessment Review about an assessment on the tentative assessment roll. It asks for owner and property details, assessed and estimated market values, information supporting the claimed value, and the grounds for the complaint, such as unequal, excessive, unlawful assessment or misclassification. It also includes sections for designating a representative, certification, and a possible stipulation.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking review of an assessment, or a representative filing a complaint on the owner’s behalf, uses this form.
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 without a notary; it contains owner or representative signature lines, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Complaint on Real Property Assessment PDF.
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Complete the Complaint
Enter owner and property information, value details, and the grounds for your complaint.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting documentation as applicable, such as an appraisal, listing agreement, or exemption application.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Complaint on Real Property Assessment do?
- It lets a property owner or representative present grounds for review of a property assessment to the Board of Assessment Review. The form asks for property details, value information, and supporting reasons.
- Who can file this assessment complaint?
- A property owner may complete and sign the complaint. The form also allows a representative to file for the owner, with a section to designate that representative.
- Do I need a notary for the Complaint on Real Property Assessment?
- No. The document has signature and date lines for the owner or representative but no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it.
- 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. The form identifies the Board of Assessment Review.
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