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Danbury appeals board outlines procedures for property tax hearings
Summary
The Board of Assessment Appeals said it will hear property tax appeals as a committee, use valuations dated Oct. 1, 2022, and require appellants to take an oath and answer five standard questions before a discussion with board members.
The Board of Assessment Appeals in Danbury met March 3 and set procedures for upcoming property tax appeals. The meeting opened at 3:30 p.m., with Chairman Ronald Struski and members Whilma O'Leary and Jesy Fernandez present.
The board confirmed that it will hear appeals collectively, rather than in isolated one-on-one hearings. It said that property valuations for contested cases will be those in effect on Oct. 1, 2022.
Board members described a standard appeal format to be followed at hearings: appellants will be placed under oath, will be asked five specific questions about how they prepared their appeal, and will then discuss their case with the board. The board also said that deliberations about individual appeals will take place among committee members only after all evening appeals have concluded.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 4:00 p.m.; the motion was made by Whilma O'Leary, seconded by Jesy Fernandez, and recorded as "all in favor."
