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1. Should I appeal my valuation?

If you believe the appraised value of your property is more than you would reasonably receive if you were to sell that property you should consider an appeal.

2. How do I file an appeal?

Options

You have two options to appeal your property’s value.

1. Appealing the Valuation Notice
2. Payment Under Protest

Instructions of the appeal process can be found on the back of the Valuation Notice you received in the mail.

By law, you must file your appeal 30 days subsequent to the date of the mailing of the valuation notice (KSA 79-1448).

Appealing the Valuation Notice

The first opportunity you have to appeal your property value is when you receive your Valuation Notice in March. You can appeal your notice by contacting the County Appraiser’s Office. The appeal process begins with an informal meeting with the County Appraiser’s Office. At this meeting, the County Appraiser will provide you with the documentation they used in support of the value they set for your property. This is your opportunity to provide the appraiser with documentation and an explanation of why you believe the value is inaccurate.

Payment Under Protest

The second option if you believe your property value is too high is to complete the Payment Under Protest form (PDF) with the County Treasurer at the time you receive your tax statement. Again, the appeal process begins with an informal meeting with the County Appraiser’s Office. At this meeting, the County Appraiser will provide you with the documentation they used in support of the value they set for your property. This is your opportunity to provide the appraiser with documentation and an explanation of why you believe the value is inaccurate.