The Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA) will be assisting senior citizens age 65 and older if they need help filing property valuation protests. If you need assistance please call ENOA at 444-6444.
2009 Board of Equalization
Property Value Protests
Valuation protests: Reviews and appeals
Douglas County has hired residential and commercial appraisers to act as referees. They will review all filed protests.
Referees have the authority to:
- Recommend an adjustment (higher or lower) based upon the evidence presented.
- Request inspection of the property.
- Recommend upholding the assessed values set by the Assessor.
Please note: Unless you provide evidence to the contrary, the law requires the assumption that the assessment is correct.
The Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet to review the Referees' and Referee Coordinators' recommendations for each parcel protested. The BOE will:
- Approve the recommendation for the parcel, or
- Make a different valuation finding.
Protesters will be notified by mail of the Board of Equalization’s final action.
To request a copy of your protest report, please contact:
Douglas County Clerk
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68183
402-444-6762
Appealing the BOE's determination
If you are not satisfied with the Board of Equalization's determination, you may file an appeal to the State Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC). This appeal must be filed on or before September 10, 2009.
If you would like to file an appeal with the TERC, please call the Douglas County Clerk's office at 444-6762. A TERC form and a copy of your protest report will be sent to you upon request.
A filing fee of $25.00 must be paid with each appeal. A check or money order made out to the Tax Equalization and Review Commission must be included with an appeal mailed to the Commission.
Questions
Please call the Board of Equalization Office at 444-6510 if you have procedural or technical questions.
Protests Received
Please click link to see a list of all protests that have been entered into the Board of Equalization computer system. This list is current as of the end of the previous business day.
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