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Assessment Appeals Board

Description

The Assessment Appeals Board constitutes the board of equalization for Sonoma County and has the power to equalize the valuation of taxable property within the county for the purpose of taxation, as provided by applicable law. You may download a copy of the Assessment Appeal Application Form at: http://www.sonoma-county.org/board/maddy/pdf/REBOE-305-AH_Appeal_Application.pdf.

Authority

Board of Supervisors: Resolution No. 55577, 11/01/76 Resolution No. 68444, 12/16/80 Ordinance 2061.

Duties

Conduct hearings on Assessment Appeals.

Term

Three years.

Membership Composition

Three members and two alternates - must have a minimum of five years professional experience in this state as one of the following: certified public accountant or public accountant, licensed real estate broker, attorney, property appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, or a property appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, or a property appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization.

Contacts

Mary Bowman, Clerk, Assessment Appeals Board, 565-2241.

Meeting Schedule

Second Friday of each month - Board of Supervisors Chambers.

Compensation

$75/half-day meeting or $125/more than 4 hours - Resolution 95-0326, 3/21/95.

Members
Name Representing Appointment Date Term Expires
Stephen BeckwithGeneral Members06-1016; 12/5/0612/5/2009
James BrushGeneral Members07-0763; 9/11/079/11/2010
Matthew EshooAlternate Members09-0645; 7/14/097/14/2012
Trina HartmannAlternate Members07-0854; 10/09/0710/9/2010
Ross LiscumAlternate Members09-0609; 6/23/096/23/2012
William SeveriGeneral Membersreappt. 09-0538; 6/9/096/9/2012

Need more information? Contact us via email at maddybook@sonoma-county.org.

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