Board of Review

Board of Review (2-year term)

Power, duties and procedures are set by State Law and the City Charter.

The Board of Review is responsible for:

1. The reviewing and correcting of the property assessment roll of the City;
2. Correcting any errors or deficiencies found in the roll pertaining to property valuation and assessments;
3. Hears requests for Principal Residence Exemptions; Disabled Veterans Exemptions; Poverty Exemptions; or Qualified Agricultural Exemptions; and
4. All necessary action takes place to make the roll comply with the General Property Tax Act.

The Board of Review meets annually in March, July, and December according to the State Tax Commission regulations. The March meeting is when requests for appealing property assessments take place.

Meetings are held in City Hall, 2511 10th Street.

The membership of the Board of Review consists of three to five city residents. Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council and serve a two-year term.