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Appeals Process

Benefit Assessment Districts Program

Procedures for Appealing

An assessment appeals process has been established by Metro consistent with state regulations. The following is a list of several types of appeals. This list is compiled as guidance only, and is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive.

Assessment of exempt property
Assessment of residential hotel/apartment hotel
Assessment of property which contains a mix of assessable improvements and exempt or non-assessable improvements
Assessment based on incorrect square footage of property or improvements
Assessment of properties that are vacant due to regulatory codes
Assessment of a building that is less than 80 percent efficient
Assessment of an improvement that is used for wholesale, manufacturing or industrial
Assessment of property that is not located in the benefit assessment districts

In order to qualify for the reduction or exclusion from an assessment, an appeals petition should be filed by the owner or a representative of the owner. See Appeals Form.

For additional information, please contact us at 213-922-2407.