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Frequently Asked Questions

Value Adjustment Board

  • What is the Value Adjustment Board?
  • What is a Special Magistrate?
  • How do I contact the VAB Clerk?
  • Is the VAB part of the Property Appraiser's Office or Tax Collector's Office?
  • Is there any way to resolve my property tax issue without having to file an appeal with the VAB?
  • Do I have to file a VAB petition before filing a suit in the Circuit Court contesting my property tax assessment?
  • What is the deadline for filing a petition?
  • If I file a VAB petition, am I still required to pay the tax bill based on the assessment I’m challenging?
  • I want to take advantage of the “pay early discount” for my property taxes but I won’t receive a VAB final decision before the November deadline. What should I do?
  • How do I file my petition?
  • What if I need to file a contiguous (joint) petition?
  • What happens if my submitted petition is incomplete?
  • What happens after my petition has been submitted?
  • What happens if I file my petition after the filing deadline?
  • What if I change my mind, and no longer want to pursue my petition?
  • How will I be notified of my hearing date?
  • Is it possible to reschedule my hearing?
  • Am I required to have an attorney or other professional represent me at a VAB hearing?
  • Do I have to attend my hearing?
  • What if I wish to have a telephonic hearing?
  • What happens if I do not attend my hearing?
  • Do I have to submit any supporting documentary evidence to the VAB and/or Property Appraiser before the day of my hearing?
  • May I receive a copy of the Property Appraiser’s evidence?
  • How is evidence handled during the hearing?
  • How is evidence handled if I have indicated I will not attend the hearing?
  • What happens at the hearing?
  • What happens after the hearing?
  • What if I don’t agree with the Special Magistrate’s Recommendation?
  • Am I required to attend the VAB meeting where final decisions will be made?
  • What are some important websites to review for the VAB process?
  • What happens after the Final VAB meeting?