Pre-Hearing Preparation
2024 & 2025 Hearings
The Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review (BPAAR) has made arrangements for all 2024 and 2025 hearings to take place telephonically. Learn more about how the process works with the BPAAR Telephone Hearing Tip Sheet(PDF, 246KB) included with scheduled hearing notices.
Before the Hearing Day
Review Property Information
Review property information and verify that all addresses and characteristics are correct.
Report Discrepancies
Submit the Appeal Form before the Filing Deadline
- For appeals on multiple parcels, make sure to check the 'multiple appeals' box on the form.
- If the 'multiple appeals' box is not checked on the form and applicants wish to have them heard at the same time, please send a request to the appeal scheduler. Efforts will be made to group the appeals together, though it is not guaranteed that the hearing schedule(s) can be altered.
Compile and Submit All Evidence in Advance of the Hearing Date
- Evidence, as detailed in the hearing notice, may include items such as an appraisal for tax purposes, survey, property photographs, and/or gathering recent sales data. Video files and links to online storage sites are not accepted as evidence.
- BPAAR cannot give legal advice and encourages parties to seek expert legal and/or real estate appraisal guidance in preparing and presenting their evidence of value.
Submit Evidence to the Office of Property Assessments 10 days before the Appeal
Submit Evidence to Opposing Parties
School District Solicitor Contacts(PDF, 166KB) may be found here. Owners are notified via the owner mailing address on file with the Office of Property Assessments.
Submit Phone Number to the Office of Property Assessments 5 days before the Appeal
This is required to participate in the hearing. Failure to provide a valid phone number will not postpone proceedings. See the tip sheet for details.
Optional - Appoint Legal Representation
Though legal representation is not required, applicants may choose to hire an attorney to represent them. Most school districts and municipalities will have legal counsel present.
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