Forms & Information: | Deadline to File an Appeal: |
How to read your Valuation Notice | Real Property: September 15 |
How property tax works in Utah | Mobile Home: August 31 |
Keys to a successful valuation appeal | Business Personal Property: May 15 |
Comparable Analysis Sheet | Motor Vehicles: Most recent valuation notice only |
Signed Statement of Primary Residence | |
Authorization to Represent Property Owner |
The Board of Equalization (BOE) is the process through which a property owner may appeal the fair market value the County Assessor has placed on the property. The appeals are filed with the Weber County Clerk/Auditor's Office.
The deadlines for valuation appeals are set by Utah State Code. There are three types of appeals, depending on when it is submitted.
Regular Appeal. Begin in July when Valuation Notices are mailed and are due by September 15th of the year appealed
Late Appeal. Due by March 31st of the following year. We can only accept a Late Appeal under specific circumstances. If we cannot accept it as a Late Appeal, we will notify you if we can accept it as a Pre-Appeal for the following year.
Pre-Appeal. An appeal submitted before property valuation notices are mailed, so exact property value for the current year is not finalized. (Valuation notices are typically mailed in July.)
When submitting an appeal, please select the most applicable category or categories listed below.
Documentation to support your opinion of value must be submitted with the application in order to be accepted.
Appeals without sufficient information or supporting documentation will be dismissed.
Appeal categories:
- Comparable Property Selling for less. Please attach the following information for your property and three comparable properties: sale or listing price; date of sale; MLS number (if available); complete address; property type (land, rambler, two-story, etc.); year built; square footage; type of construction (brick, frame, etc.); garage/carport; basement (square footage; percentage completed); number of bedrooms; special features (fireplace, central air, deck, patio, etc.) To expedite your appeal, please provide as much information as possible and include all supporting documentation.
- Purchase of the property during the last two years. If the purchase price is different than the Assessor's market value, please include a copy of the sale documents. Loan applications are not acceptable.
- Property fee appraisal during the last two years. If the independent appraisal you obtain is different than the Assessor's market value shown on the Valuation Notice, please include a full copy of the appraisal report.
- Income Approach to value. If your appeal is for an income-producing property, include a Statement of Income and Expense for the last two years, documented by copies of actual leases, rental agreements, and/or rent roll. If property is owner occupied, submit the preceding information for comparable properties.
- Property damaged by natural disaster or affected by access interruption. Please provide explanation & documentation, to include pictures of the property damage.
- Qualified Real Property. Only applies to property appealed last year that had a value reduction as a result.
- Factual Error Appeal. There is an error in the County's classification or the recorded characteristics of your property. Please provide full description of error with the supporting evidence.
YOU MAY DOWNLOAD OR PRINT ANY OF THE FORMS BELOW AS NEEDED
Appeal Mobile Home Value – Deadline: August 31st or 60 days from the mailing of your valuation notice, whichever is later.
Appeal Motor Vehicle Value – Deadline: Most recent valuation notice only.If you are appealing multiple vehicles, please submit a separate form for each vehicle.
Appeal Business Personal Property Value – Deadline: May 15th of the year appealed.Appeal Real Property - Deadline: September 15 of the year appealed
Late Appeal for Real Property - Deadline: March 31, 2025
If you are appealing multiple items or accounts, please submit a separate form for each item or account. If you have several similar items under the same account that are being appealed for the same reason, you may include those on the same appeal form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Valuation Notices and the Appeals process, as well as forms for filing valuation appeals.
How is property tax determined?The entire property tax process is a fairly involved and complex process. You can read an explanation of everything that goes into the process at Property Taxes in Utah.
Will it make any difference if I appeal?
If you are appealing multiple items or accounts, please submit a separate form for each item or account. If you have several similar items under the same account that are being appealed for the same reason, you may include those on the same appeal form.
How can I improve my appeal?
There are many things you can do to maximize the chances that your appeal will be successful. For a full discussion of these, please see the keys to a successful valuation appeal.
What if I missed the deadline to appeal?
If you missed the deadline to appeal your property, you may submit a Late Appeal Application (available September 16th to March 31st) with your appeal information. If your appeal is not accepted late, it will automatically be filed as a pre-appeal for the next appeal cycle.
Please note that the threshold to qualify for a late appeal is quite high. For example, a death in the family, or a dire medical emergency on the part of the property owner, and no other property owner was available to file the appeal. While other circumstances may be considered, they must be severe and significant.
In any case, the absolute deadline for filing a late appeal is:
- For Real Property: March 31st after the year being appealed
- For Mobile Homes: August 31st of the year being appealed
- For Personal Property: Late appeal not possible. Deadline is May 15th of the year being appealed.
- For Motor Vehicles: the previous notice (the one before the most recent)
What is a Qualified Real Property?
Please go to the Qualified Real Property page for more details.