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City of Centerville <br /> <br />Each spring Anoka County sends out a property tax bill. Three factors that affect the tax bill are: <br />1. The amount that local governments (town, city, county, etc.) spend to provide services to the <br />community, <br />2. the taxable market value of your property, and <br />3. the classification of your property (how it is used). <br /> <br />The assessor determines the final two factors. You may appeal the value or classification of your <br />property. <br /> <br />Informal Appeal <br /> Property owners are encouraged to call the appraiser or assessor whenever they have <br />questions or concerns about their market value, classification of the property, or the <br />assessment process. <br /> Almost all questions can be answered during this informal appeal process. <br /> When taxpayers call questioning their market value, every effort is made to make an <br />appointment to inspect properties that were not previously inspected. <br /> If the data on the property is correct, the appraiser is able to show the property owner other <br />sales in the market that support the estimated market value. <br /> If errors are found during the inspection, or other factors indicate a value reduction is <br />warranted, the appraiser can easily make the changes at this time. <br /> <br />Local Board of Equalization <br /> The Local Board of Equalization includes the mayor and city council members. <br />th <br /> The Board meets during April and early May. This year the Board meets on April 16 at 6:30 <br />PM. <br /> Taxpayers can make their appeal in person or by letter. <br /> The assessor is present to answer any questions and present evidence supporting their <br />value. <br /> <br />County Board of Appeal and Equalization <br /> <br />In order to appeal to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization, a property owner must first <br />appeal to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. <br /> <br /> The County Board of Appeal and Equalization follows the Local Board of Appeal and <br />Equalization in the assessment appeals process. <br /> Their role is to ensure equalization among individual assessment districts and classes of <br />property. <br /> <br />15 <br /> <br />