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Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Hall of Administration, 4th Floor
800 S. Victoria Avenue, L#1920
Ventura, CA 93009

805-654-2251 (Office)
805-677-8711 (Fax)

E-Mail:
clerkoftheboard@ventura.org

Your Assessment Appeal

   
 
Assessment Appeals

Regular Assessment Deadline: July 2nd - September 15th

Property owners in Ventura County that may own property currently assessed at greater than market values can appeal the assessed value to the Assessment Appeals Board (AAB).

Property values can decline for several reasons.  For instance the demolition of real structures on the property, damage from landslides, earthquakes, etc. may cause the actual value of property to drop. 

The assessment appeals process begins with the property owner filing an appeal with the Clerk of the Board.  The appeal is reviewed by the Assessor and Assessment Appeals Board.

The AAB hears all applications not directed to the Hearing Officer. It may act only on the basis of evidence which is presented to the Board. The only authority of the Board or Hearing Officer is to determine the taxable value of your property. The decision on value will be determined by weighing the evidence presented.

Once the disposition of the appeal is determined, the property owner is notified.

If you feel that your property is worth less than than the value assessed by the County Assessor, you can begin your application for assessment appeal here.  It is very important to understand the requirements of filing an appeal before you begin.  Please read the Assessment Appeals Information document before filing your appeal.  Download and read the following documents to begin.

Assessment Appeal Information - EnglishAssessment Appeal Information - English
Important information to read prior to your appeal - ** English Version **

The Ventura County Clerk of the Board is proud to announce
ONLINE ASSESSMENT APPEALS APPLICATION FILING

There are 3 options to appeal property assessments by electing to file an Application for Changed Assessment:

  1. Elect to submit as a Home or Property owner – easiest way for those individuals filing only one or two appeals per year. You will be required to create a profile, submit your appeal electronically, and then print your Application for Changed Assessment; sign and date it, and hand deliver or mail into to our office.
  2. Elect to file by submitting a paper application by filling out the appeal form manually by using our fillable assessment appeal form; or by requesting the Application the Application for Changed Assessment be mailed to you.
  3. Elect to submit as an Agent or Property Owner by completely filing a paperless electronic Application for Changed Assessment. You will required to create a profile; file an Application of Electronic Submissions Agent Registration form; provide a copy of your driver's license; an either register by hand delivering or mailing your Application of Electronic Submission to the Clerk of the Board's office. Note if you are mailing your Application of Electronic Submission you will be required to have your application notarized.

FILING PERIOD DEADLINES

  • Regular Assessment - July 2nd - September 15th - The Assessor has recently changed the filing period deadline from November 30th to September 15th
  • Supplemental Assessment - 60 Days from Date of the Notice, or Tax Bill with an Affidavit of Late Notice
  • Roll Change/Escape Assessment - 60 Days From Date Of Notice, or Tax Bill with an Affidavit of Late Notice
  • Calamity Reassessment - An Application must be Received or Postmarked No Later Then 6 Months After The Date of Notice of Such a Reassessment

As a home or property owner filing one or multiple appeals for property within Ventura County you can file by:

1. Electronic File

  1. Click on "Online Assessment Appeal Application"
  2. Click on "New User" and create your profile
  3. Fill out all the required fields with your information, create a login name and password
  4. When finished, click "Add User" to save your profile
  5. Click on "Back" to return to the main filing page
  6. Log in to your account to submit Application for Changed Assessment
NOTE: This method of submitting the Data Online DOES NOT Constitute Filing an Assessment Appeal. Your original signed appeal is still required.

Official Assessment Appeals process by the County WILL NOT BEGIN until the paper copy has been received by the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board or Post Marked by the Filing Deadline.

*Please note that the Clerk of the Board's office CANNOT verify applications mailed in as received. Applicant can use the United States Post Office Certified Mail process to receive confirmation.

Start Here:
Online Assessment Appeal Application

** Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view/print your Assessment Appeals Application [Download Acrobat Reader]

OR

2. Paper Copy Submittal

  1. Click on "Fillable/ADA Compliant"
  2. A PDF version of the Assessment Appeal Application will open on your computer screen
  3. Fill out all the required fields with your information
  4. Print two copies of the completed Application for Changed Assessment, sign, date and hand deliver or mail to:

Clerk of the Board of Assessment Appeals
Ventura County Government Center
Hall of Administration, 4th Floor
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009

 

Official Assessment Appeals process by the County WILL NOT BEGIN until the paper copy has been received by the Clerk of the Assessment Appeals Board or Post Marked by the Filing Deadline.

*Please note that the Clerk of the Board's office CANNOT verify applications mailed in as received. Applicant can use the United States Post Office Certified Mail process to receive confirmation.

"Fillable/ADA Compliant"

** Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view/print your Assessment Appeals Application [Download Acrobat Reader]

OR

A paperless way to submit multiple applications for your clients and property. Users must be the "Principal" user of the business/residence (e.g. Corporate Officer, Managing Partner of the business or Tax Agent, one of the owners of a property or partner) can file by:

3. E-File

First, click on "Electronic Submissions Agent Registration" to download the necessary documents to begin the registration process and read registration options 1 & 2 for detailed Principal user registration submittal processes.

Electronic Submissions Agent Registration Form

There are two ways to register with the County of Ventura as an E-File user:

  1. The Principal user must personally submit Electronic Submissions Agent Registration applications at the Clerk of the Board’s office located at:

Clerk of the Board of Assessment Appeals
Ventura County Government Center
Hall of Administration, 4th Floor
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009

OR

  1. Mail a completed Electronic Submissions Agent Registration application, copy of Principal User's drivers license, and notarized acknowledgement of his /her signature on the application. Once the application has been processed by the Clerk of the Board, the Principal User will then receive a confirmation email containing a 5-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) to be used for every Assessment Appeal Application filed online. Mail registration to:

Clerk of the Board of Assessment Appeals
Ventura County Government Center
Hall of Administration, 4th Floor
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009

 

Start filing Assessment Appeal Applications by:

  1. Click on "Online Assessment Appeal Application" (below in blue)
  2. Click on "New User" and create your profile
  3. Choose under "User Type" either Agent or Individual
  4. When finished, click "Add User" to save your profile
  5. Click "Back" to return to the mail filing page
  6. Log in to your account to submit "Online Assessment Appeal Application"
  7. If you are an "Agent" you will be required to file an "Agent Authorization Form" with your application

Start Here:
Online Assessment Appeal Application

** Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view/print your Assessment Appeals Application [Download Acrobat Reader]

The Clerk of the Board is proud to announce...
You can enter your Assessment Appeal information online. 

Online Assessment Appeal Application

 

Agent's Authorization FormAgent's Authorization Form
 
Important: While the Clerk of the Board receives the Assessment Appeals application, this office is not responsible for the assessment, taxation or refunds of taxes.

For information on:

Assessed Value: Assessor Office (805) 654-2181
Taxes Due: Tax Collector's Office (805) 654-3744
Tax Calculations & Refunds: Auditor's Office (805) 654-3181

 Members
Barton Stern, Chair
David D. Eaton
Patricia Little
Alternates:
Jim R. Crow
Vince J. Curtis
Lee A. Hess
Joseph Virnig
Mary Ferris
 Hearing Officers
Dave Eaton, Chair
Alternates:
Jim R. Crow

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