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Appeal your Lane County property value

If you think your assessed property value is wrong, you can file a petition; the board hears value appeals, not the amount of tax billed.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Get the petition formUse the Real Property or Personal Property petition and read the instructions that come with it.
  2. Gather evidence of the property's valueShow value as of January 1, 2026, such as a recent sale, independent appraisal, comparable sales or repair estimates.
  3. File with the County ClerkFile by mail or in person with the filing fee. Filing opens the day after tax statements are mailed.
  4. Join your hearing or send evidence onlyHearings are on Zoom. You get at least 5 days' notice. Send extra evidence at least 2 business days before the hearing.
  5. Appeal the order if you disagreeAfter the hearing the board issues an order. To contest it, complain to the Oregon Tax Court within 30 days of the order date.

Bring

  • Evidence of value as of Jan. 1, 2026
  • Authorization to Represent (if used)
Filing deadline: Dec. 31, 2026, 4 p.m. if hand delivered, or postmarked by that date.

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