Malverne, NY · Nassau County
Complaint on Real Property Assessment
Property owners use this form to challenge an assessment and provide information supporting their claimed property value to the Board of Assessment Review.
What this form is
This form lets a property owner complain about an assessment on the tentative assessment roll and state the grounds for the complaint, such as unequal, excessive, or unlawful assessment or misclassification. It requests owner and property details, assessed and estimated market values, and supporting information or documentation. The form also includes sections to designate a representative, certify the complaint, and record a stipulation or board disposition.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking review of an assessment, or a representative filing on the owner’s behalf, can complete 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or representative signs the certification, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Complaint on Real Property Assessment form.
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Complete the Complaint
Enter owner and property information, values, and the grounds for your complaint.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach relevant supporting documentation identified in the form, such as an appraisal or exemption application, if applicable.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed complaint to the appropriate city office; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Complaint on Real Property Assessment?
- No. The form has signature and date lines but no notary block; the owner or representative signs the certification.
- Who can file this assessment complaint?
- A property owner can file it, or a representative can file on the owner's behalf. The form includes a section for designating a representative.
- What information does the complaint request?
- It asks for owner and property details, assessed and estimated market values, grounds for the complaint, and supporting information or documentation.
- How do I submit the complaint?
- The form identifies the Board of Assessment Review but does not give submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details.
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