Office Hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday

Serves as the County Budget Officer, Election Authority and Clerk to the County Commission

The County Clerk’s Office will be taking filings to the Board of Equalization from now through July 11^th.

What is the Purpose: The purpose of the B.O.E. is for citizens to appeal their property assessment if they disagree with the value they were given.

Who is on the Board: The board is made up of the County Commissioners, County Surveyor, and two additional members appointed by the commission that are citizens of the county. Attending also as nonvoting members are the County Clerk to act as the secretary, and the Assessor.

What is the Process: Citizens must have an informal hearing with the Assessor first. If no agreement is reached, the citizen may file an appeal with the County Clerk’s Office. A form will be filled out and the taxpayer must sign it. A date and time will be scheduled for the meeting. The board considers the evidence submitted and a decision is made after the meeting. Notice of the decision is mailed to the property owner.