Lancaster County Clerk Matt Hansen says his office will accept 2023 property valuation protests June 1 through June 30. Protests filed or postmarked after June 30th will not be accepted due to state law.
Protests can be filed online, by mail, or in person. Protest forms are also available by contacting the County Clerk’s Office. There is no fee to file a property valuation protest.
“We’re encouraging anyone interested in protesting to submit their paperwork as soon as they’re ready in early June. That gives filers the most opportunities to schedule hearings and provide any additional information that may be needed,” Hansen says.
Those wishing to file a property protest are required to use the standardized protest form. A separate form must be filed for each property being protested.
The following information is required:
- Property identification number
- Requested valuation amount
- Reason(s) for the requested change in valuation amount
- The filer’s signature.
Omission of any of these items may cause the protest to be dismissed. Supporting documentation can also be submitted with valuation protests.
The Lancaster County Board of Equalization has contracted with a third party to coordinate referees who will hold hearings with protest filers and make valuation recommendations. Click here for more details.