Belle Terre, NY · Suffolk County
Complaint on Real Property Assessment RP-524
Property owners or their representatives use this form to complain to the Board of Assessment Review about a real property assessment.
What this form is
Form RP-524 lets a property owner or representative explain a complaint about a real property assessment, including grounds such as unequal, excessive, unlawful, or misclassified assessment. It asks for owner and property details, assessed and estimated market values, and information supporting the claimed value. The form includes spaces for certification, signatures, and an optional stipulation; supporting documents may be attached where indicated.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative filing a complaint about the assessment of real property before a Board of Assessment Review needs 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 and dated without a notary; the owner or representative certifies the statements, and the form does not identify a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the RP-524 complaint form.
- 2
Complete the Complaint
Enter owner and property details, provide assessment and value information, and complete the applicable complaint grounds.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting documentation where indicated, such as an appraisal copy or exemption application copy when applicable.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the form to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the RP-524 form for?
- It lets a property owner or representative complain to the Board of Assessment Review about a real property assessment, including on grounds such as unequal, excessive, unlawful, or misclassified assessment.
- Who can file a real property assessment complaint?
- The form provides information for the property owner and for a representative filing on the owner's behalf. It also includes a section for designating a representative.
- Do I need a notary for the RP-524 complaint form?
- No. The form calls for signatures and dates, but no notary. The owner or representative certifies the statements; the form does not identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the RP-524 form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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