Property Appeals Procedures

HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF REVISION

APPEAL PROCEDURES

INCOME PRODUCING, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY OWNERS

THE BOARD HEARS COMPLAINTS ON THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF PROPERTY, NOT THE TAX DOLLARS PAID.

  1. Carefully read the instructions below the appeal form. Please supply all information requested in these instructions. If the property was purchased after January 1, 2009, include a copy of the closing statement and deed with your appeal form.
  2. Complete lines 1 through 14 on the appeal form. The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a Complaint may be dismissed if the information is not completely filled out. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION.
  3. The appeal form must be signed by the individual property owner, general partner of a partnership, or an attorney representing the property owner. If signed by the property owner it must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. Return the appeal form, along with the additional information requested, to the Hancock County Board of Revision, Courthouse, 300 South Main Street, Findlay OH 45840. The complaint form must be received by this office on or before March 31, 2010. If the appeal form is mailed, please do it early, and then call the Board of Revision before March 24, 2010 to verify the appeal form was received. You will be notified of your hearing date by Certified Mail, so please be sure the mailing address is a location you can receive mail from the Postman. (PO Box numbers are not recommended).

It is also requested all attorneys’, agents’ and corporate officers’ phone numbers be on the appeal form.

If you have any questions regarding this information, or the completion of the appeal form, please contact the Board of Revision at 419-424-7836.

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HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF REVISION

APPEAL PROCEDURES

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS

THE BOARD HEARS COMPLAINTS ON THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF PROPERTY, NOT THE TAX DOLLARS PAID.

Outlined below are steps to follow to complete the attached appeal form: (DTE Form No. 1) "COMPLAINT AGAINST THE VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY".

  1. Carefully read the instructions below the appeal form. Please supply all information requested in these instructions. If the property was purchased after January 1, 2009, include a copy of the closing statement and deed with your appeal form. It is also suggested you provide front and back pictures of your property.
  2. Complete lines 1 through 14 on the front of the appeal form. The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a Complaint may be dismissed if the information is not completely filled out. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION.
  3. FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS: To ensure the information used in determining the value is correct, complete and include the RESIDENTIAL DATA FORM with the appeal form. This is very important. This information may become part of permanent record for future appraisals.
  4. It is important to note that the Complaint Form must be signed by the property owner or an attorney representing the property owner. If signed by the property owner it must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. Return the appeal form, along with the additional information requested, to the Hancock County Board of Revision, Courthouse, 300 South Main Street, Findlay OH 45840. The complaint form must be received by this office on or before March 31, 2010. You will be notified of your hearing date by Certified Mail, so please be sure the mailing address is a location you can receive mail from the Postman. (PO Box numbers are not recommended).

It is also requested you place your home and work phone numbers on the appeal and the Residential Form.

If you have any questions regarding this information, or the completion of the appeal form, please contact the Board of Revision at 419-424-7836.