BOX ELDER COUNTY
2023 APPEALS INSTRUCTION FORM
These are instructions for appealing property values. Appeals will be accepted regarding the market value of your property only. Appeals will not be accepted based on the tax dollar amount. The value placed on the property is the assessor’s estimated fair market value as of January 1, 2023.
Your appeal must be in written form and contain the following information:
1. A name and phone number where you can be reached and please attach a copy of the Property Valuation and Tax Changes notice sent to you in addition to the evidence needed as explained in line 4 below.
2. The complete parcel number of the property you are appealing. This information is located in the upper right-hand corner of your disclosure notice.
3. Your estimated opinion of value of the property and how you arrived at that value.
4. Evidence to support your estimated opinion of the property value which must include at least one of the following criteria:
a. Purchase of the property within the year of 2022. Submit a copy of the closing and/or
settlement statement. NOTE: “short sale,” “bank-owned,” and/or “foreclosure” sales are not
necessarily indicative of a fair market sale but will be considered. These sales must be
supported by a valid appraisal report that banks require for such sales.
b. An appraisal done on the property with an effective appraisal date within the year of 2022.
c. At least 3 comparable properties similar to your home that have sold within the year of 2022.
5. In order to expedite your appeal, please submit this information no later than August 31, 2023. No appeals will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. (MST), September 15, 2023.
6. Upon completion of your online document you may submit electronically. If you prefer, you may also print off the appeal and mail or deliver in person to:
Box Elder County
Auditor’s Office
01 South Main
Brigham City, UT 84302
Or FAX to: 435-734-3361
7. The appeals information will be reviewed and processed in the order they are received. Upon receipt and review of your appeal information, an appraiser from the Assessor’s Office may contact you for further clarification, stipulations, and if necessary, to make an appointment.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation to the above appeal guidelines. This process will expedite the appeals review of your property. For questions please call: 435-734-3388.
