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 Beckwith | General Members | 06-1016; 12/5/06 | 12/5/2009 |
| James Brush | General Members | 07-0763; 9/11/07 | 9/11/2010 |
| Matthew Eshoo | Alternate Members | 09-0645; 7/14/09 | 7/14/2012 |
| Trina Hartmann | Alternate Members | 07-0854; 10/09/07 | 10/9/2010 |
| Ross Liscum | Alternate Members | 09-0609; 6/23/09 | 6/23/2012 |
| William Severi | General Members | reappt. 09-0538; 6/9/09 | 6/9/2012 |
Need more information? Contact us via email at maddybook@sonoma-county.org.
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