City of Rochester Accepts Applications to Board of Review

The City of Rochester is currently accepting applications to the Board of Review until the position is filled. Please submit your application by Dec. 4, 2012 for consideration.

Term: 3 Years

Requirements: Must be a resident of the City of Rochester

Appointed: by the Rochester City Council

Duties: The Finance and Treasury Department coordinates with the City Assessor for the three annual Boards of Review (in March, July, and December).

• March Board of Review: The March Board of Review typically handles appeals in which the property owner disputes the amount of the Assessed Value (or some related value) of their property. Market comparisons are usually prepared by the appellant, and include at least three to five comparable properties.
• July and December Boards of Review: The July and December Board of review sessions typically focus on mid-year changes in the status of a property (such as uncapping of values, homestead to non-homestead changes, etc.).