What can I expect at the hearing?
You and the Assessor may each have the opportunity to give oral testimony in support of your opinions of value. You may even cross-examine each other and rebut the evidence. The hearing is an informal review designed to enable property owners to represent themselves without an attorney. Keep in mind that the Assessor is, by law, presumed to be correct. The burden of proof is on you to show that the assessed value is not correct by presenting clear, cogent and convincing evidence to support your estimate of market value. If you do not provide evidence to support why you feel the value is incorrect the Board has no alternative but to uphold the Assessor's valuation.

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1. How can citizens appeal the assessed value of their property to the Klickitat County Board of Equalization?
2. When do I receive a 'Change of Value Notice' or 'Value Notice'?
3. What is the Assessment Year versus the Tax Year?
4. I appealed last year's valuation but haven't had a hearing or decision from the Board. Do I need to appeal again this year?
5. Should property owners contact the Assessor's Office?
6. Am I encouraged to exchange valuation information and supporting evidence at a reasonable time prior to hearing?
7. What information must be provided for a completed petition?
8. What is acceptable evidence?
9. How do I find comparable sales?
10. What if there are no properties comparable to mine?
11. When will I have a hearing?
12. What can I expect at the hearing?
13. Can the Board Of Equalization increase my assessed value?
14. When will I receive a decision?
15. What if I am not satisfied with the Board of Equalization's decision?
16. What and who is the Board of Equalization (BOE)?
17. How does the Assessor value property?
18. Who may file an appeal?
19. When must I appeal?