I believe my property has been unfairly or inaccurately valued, can I appeal?
You may appeal when you can prove at least one of three things:
  • Items that affect value are incorrect on your property record (i.e. you have one bath, not two. You have a carport, not a garage);
  • The estimated market is too high (i.e., you have evidence that similar properties have sold for less than the estimated market value of your home); OR
  • The estimated market value of your property is accurate but inequitable because it is higher than the estimated value of similar properties.
Remember...you will not win an appeal simply because you think your taxes are too high. You must prove that your taxes are too high. You must prove that your property has been unfairly or inaccurately assessed. However, you may be eligible for tax relief or exemptions as described previously.

Taxpayers will be given the opportunity to discuss their new valuations with the appropriate officials at a time to be announced. If, after these informal meetings you are still not satisfied that your property is valued correctly, a more formal appeal process is available to you after you receive your first half tax bill. At that time, you can contact the Auditor's Office for a Board of Revision Complaint Form.

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1. How is the value created?
2. What is the purpose of the Ashtabula County revaluation program?
3. Why should properties be equalized?
4. What causes property values to change?
5. How is my property determined?
6. What is fair market value?
7. Is tax relief available?
8. I believe my property has been unfairly or inaccurately valued, can I appeal?