There is a $33.50 filing fee for each assessment appeal application. We accept check or money order - NO CASH.
Assessment Appeals is an independent function, separate from the Assessor's Office, established to decide disputes between the Assessor's Office and property owners.
Important Deadlines for Property Owners
January 1 - The lien date for the assessment of property on the assessment roll is 12:01 AM, on January 1 of each year.
February 15 - Legal deadline to file timely exemption claims for homeowner, veteran, disabled veteran, cemetery, church, college, and welfare exemptions.
April 1 - Deadline to file Business Property Statements.
April 10 - Last day to pay second installment of secured property taxes without penalty.
July 1 - Assessment Roll delivered to the County Controller.
August 31 - Last day to pay unsecured taxes without penalty.
July 2 - September 15 - Period for filing application for assessment appeal hearing with the Clerk of the Appeals Board.
December 10 - Last day to pay first installment of secured property taxes without penalty, and deadline to file a late exemption for homeowners and veterans.
California Code of Regulations
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For More Information Please Contact:
Office of the Appeals Clerk - Board of Supervisors
70 West Hedding Street
10th Floor, East Wing
San Jose, CA 95110
Email: AssessmentAppeals@cob.sccgov.org
Phone: 408-299-5088
Fax: 408-298-8460