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2008 Board of Equalization
Property Value Protests
Filing deadline has passed
The last day to file a property valuation protest was Monday, June 30, 2008. No other protests can be filed.
Valuation review hearing, final meeting set
The Douglas County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing at 9 a.m. July 29, 2008, in the Legislative Chambers located at 1819 Farnam Street to review and consider 2008 valuation protests. Anyone who has filed a protest and wants to address the Board of Equalization may do so at this meeting.
On or about Tuesday, August 5, 2008, the Douglas County Board of Equalization will vote to determine the final 2008 real property valuations for all residential and commercial real property protests that were reviewed by the Douglas County Board of Equalization and its referees. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers.
Protests filed
This listing of all protests filed will be updated daily until all protests are received and processed. Due to heavy mail volume, it may take more than one day to enter all protests received.
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 (Neb. State Statute 77-1502).
The Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet on or about August 5, 2008, 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, 2008.
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.
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