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Board of Appeal and Equalization Handbook <br />Property owners who are not satisfied with the “open book” approach may appeal to the County Board of Appeal and <br />Equalization (or Special Board of Equalization) and/or appeal to Tax Court. <br />It is only a recommendation that the property owner attend the open book meeting to discuss concerns prior to the county <br />or special board. If a jurisdiction does not have a Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, the property owner is not required <br />to attend an open bookmeetinginordertoappealtotheCountyBoard of Appeal and Equalization (or Special Board of <br />Equalization). <br />“Open book” meetings provide many benefits: <br />No appointmentneeded. <br />Property owners can verify or correct information about theirproperty. <br />Property owners can schedule a time forthe assessor to view theirproperty. <br />The setting is less intimidating than aboard meeting. <br />The property owner does not need to“present” their appeal in front of friends andneighbors. <br />Property owners can compare their values to the values of other similarhomes. <br />Questions and concerns are often resolved immediately. <br />The process is veryefficient. <br />Property owners may appeal to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization (or the Special Board of <br />Equalization) and/orto Tax Court if not satisfied with theoutcome. <br />33 <br /> <br />