Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is an official municipal agency designed to serve as appeal body for taxpayers who believe that assessors erred in the valuation of their properties, or erroneously denied them exemptions.  It is a review body, and as such, serves independently of assessors. The board is the first level of appeal from the action of assessors.  Its decisions are binding until an appeal is taken to the courts, or there is a change in valuation.  In this way, it operates at an intermediary level between the assessors and the courts.
 

Meetings

The Board of Assessment Appeals meets in March for property appeals (or April if an extension on the Grand List filing is granted), and in September for Motor Vehicle appeals. Notice is given of specific dates and times prior to the hearings.

The petition form to appeal an Assessment is available at the Assessor Office or Online.  The deadline to file is February 20th, 2026.

Important Notice - Postmark changes at USPS

The US Postal Service has changed their postmark procedure on certain mail pieces.

SEE USPS CHANGES HERE

The Board of Assessment Appeals is not responsible for postal delivery delays or processing changes that result in a late filing of appeal applications.  

Please mail items early enough to arrive before any required deadline or use delivery confirmation services.