Appeals

Kansas law gives property owners the right to appeal their property value. There are two ways to appeal, but a property value can only be appealed ONCE per tax year.

Valuation Notice: Mailed March 1

Appeal Form:

• Found on Back of Valuation Notice
• MUST be returned within 30 days (typically March 31)

Notice of Appeal:

• Typically mailed 10 days prior to Appeal Date
• Appointment Date & Time Scheduled with Appraiser

Appeal Interview:

• Telephone/In Person meeting with Appraiser

Decision Letter:

• Notification of appeal results (value change or no value change)

Tax Bill:

• 1^st half (or full amount) due December 20
• 2^nd half due May 10 (no second statement mailed if paid in full by December 20)

PUP Form:

• Must be turned in with tax payment Before December 20 or May 10 tax deadline.

• If taxes are paid by mortgage company, the form must be turned in by January 31.

Notice of Appeal:

• Appointment Date & Time Scheduled with Appraiser
• Mailed 10 days prior to Appeal Date

Appeal Interview:

• Telephone/In Person meeting with Appraiser

Decision Letter:

• Notification of appeal results (value change or no value change)

Decision Letter:

• If a value change is made, the taxpayer will receive a credit toward their May tax bill, or a refund if the PUP was filed with their May 10 payment.

If someone other than the owner, immediate relative or attorney will be representing the property owner at the appeal, a declaration of representative form should be filled out and sent back with the valuation notice. This form certifies the named person/agent is authorized to represent the property owner at the meeting.

Appeal Documentation

The County Appraiser's Office recommends that property owners provide information in support of their appeal. Please provide any documentation that you wish to provide at the time of your request for appeal, or at least three business days prior to your scheduled appeal.

You can submit your appeal documentation in one of the following ways:

On-Line: Smart File On-Line Portal

How to Video - File an Equalization Appeal

How to Video - Upload documentation for an appeal

General Submission: ApprHear@sedgwick.gov

Commercial Appeal: ApprCom@sedgwick.gov

(Please include address, AIN, or another property identifier in the subject line along with any other pertinent information regarding the scheduled appeal.)

All submissions are voluntary.

Evidence of Value:

• Comparable Sales Data: Information on similar properties (style, age, condition, location) that sold for less than your appraised value.
• Private Appraisal: A recent, independent appraisal report.
• Purchase Contract: If the property was recently purchased.
• Actual Construction Costs: If the property was recently built.

Property Condition Evidence:

• Photographs: Clear, color and date stamped photos of structural damage, deferred maintenance or disrepair.
• Repair Estimates: Contractor or engineering estimates for repairs (signed & dated).
• Inspection report (signed & dated)
• (Videos cannot be accepted by the appraiser’s office due to file-saving restrictions.)

Commercial/Income Property:

• Three years of income and expense statements.
• Current Rent roll.

Agricultural Property:

• Schedule F
• Records verifying production/sales
• Executed lease, when production can be shown
• Receipts / Invoices for fertilizer, seed, feed, fencing, and/or other supplies

What if I disagree with the appeal decision?

If you are not satisfied with the informal meeting results, you may appeal the decision to the BOTA Small Claims Division if the property a) is a single-family residence or b) has a value below $3 million and is not agricultural land. Follow this link for more information

A Guide to the Property Valuation Appeal Process – Equalization Appeals

To appeal, file the proper for with BOTA within 30 days from the date the informal meeting results were mailed. Filing fees may apply.