Frequently Asked Questions

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What do I need to challenge my assessment?

Contact your realtor and have them provide you with comparable sales as close as possible to your property for the "lien date" timeframe. The lien date is January 1 of the year you are appealing. Your evidence (comparable sales) cannot be sales that occur 90 days after the lien date (January 1) but can go back in time. Evidence that is closest to the January 1 lien date will be the most credible evidence. Forms and our online appeal system that provide step-by-step help in completing your form are available on the Clerk of the Board's website at http://ocgov.com/gov/cob/ under 'Appeal Your Property Value'. Forms can also be obtained at most County Libraries and at the Clerk of the Board’s office at 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Ste. 101, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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