INSTRUCTIONS
RESIDENTIAL PETITION FOR REVIEW OF VALUATION
Read these instructions before completing the petition.
Remember to keep a copy of the form for your records.
Use the Petition for Review to appeal the full cash (market) value or legal classifi cation
shown on the Notice of Valuation.
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Information necessary to complete this petition is contained on the Notice of Valuation.
Additional information regarding your property value or classifi cation may be obtained
from the County Assessor in the county in which the property is located.
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You may fi le an appeal on your own or name an agent to represent you in the
administrative appeals process. If an agent is designated, an Agency Authorization form
(DOR 82130AA) must accompany the Petition for Review.
COMPLETING THE FORM
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Complete items 1 through 8 where applicable and keep a copy for your records.
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You are required to notify the Assessor if you rent your property to someone other than
a family member as defi ned in A.R.S. § 42-12053(2). Indicate this in Item 2.
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You MUST state the method or methods of valuation on which you are basing your appeal
and provide substantial information justifying your opinion of value in item 5.
If your appeal is based on:
1. The market sales approach, include the full cash value for at least one comparable
property within the same geographic area as the property in question, or the sale of
the property in question.
2. The cost approach, include all costs (materials, labor, architectural fees, construction
fi nance costs, builder’s profi t, etc.) to build or rebuild your residence, plus the land value.
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You may request a meeting with the County Assessor by checking the appropriate box
in item 8. If you are unable to meet with the Assessor at the time and place set by
the Assessor, you may submit written evidence to support the petition before the
date of the meeting. All issues raised must be included on the Petition for Review.
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Keep a copy of of all information that is submitted to the Assessor.
STEP I - APPEALS TO THE ASSESSOR
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FILING DEADLINE: File petition with the County Assessor in the county in which the
property is located within sixty days of the date postmarked on the Notice of Valuation.
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IN ALL COUNTIES: Mail or hand deliver one copy of the completed petition
to the County Assessor of the county in which the property is located. Keep a copy for
your records (and for use in possible further appeals).
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82130R (02/2011)