Appeal Process

The Property Valuation Administrator’s (PVA) Real Property Assessment Notices are typically mailed during the month of April to allow appropriate time for property owners to review the information pertaining to their property. However, you do not need to receive a Notice or wait until the statutory open inspection period – you may request a review of your assessment for the current year anytime after January 1. All property owners have the right to appeal the assessed value of their property; however, certain steps must be followed.  

1. In accordance with statutory requirements, property owners who wish to appeal their assessment must first hold a conference with the PVA office.  The conference is an informal process and must be held before or during the inspection period. Conferences are typically held by exchange of information via email or phone and do not require face-to-face meetings. Written documentation supporting your opinion of value must be provided during the conference.  Each year, the inspection period begins on the first Monday in May and is open for thirteen days following, including Saturday.  The dates are published in the appropriate newspaper and are also noted on the assessment notice.  During this initial process, it is not necessary for property owners to be represented by an attorney.
   
   THE OPEN INSPECTION PERIOD FOR THE 2023 ASSESSMENT YEAR HAS CONCLUDED.  PLEASE CHECK BACK AFTER JANUARY 1, 2024 TO SUBMIT A REVIEW REQUEST FOR 2024. 
   
   During the conference process, property owners must provide documentation which supports their opinion of the property’s value. For example, a recent appraisal, interior photos or photos supporting repairs/damages, insurance policies, recent real estate listings of sales of comparable properties, or any other sales information from their neighborhood. 
   
   The following can be used to access sales information in your area.
   Comparable Property Sales Search
   Comparable Sales Map - RESIDENTIAL property
   Comparable Sales Map - COMMERCIAL property
   
   Please refer to the Supporting Documentation list (PDF) for examples of what documentation is acceptable.  To request a conference, please submit a Residential or Commercial Review Request Form.
   
   
2. If an agreement is not reached as a result of the PVA conference, property owners may appeal to the Kenton County Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). Appeals to the Clerk must include a Conference Record (Form 62A307), which the PVA Office will provide you upon request should you decide to appeal your assessed value.
   
   The BAA falls under the Kenton County Clerk’s purview. Please visit their website at  https://kentoncountykyclerk.com/home/board-of-assessment-appeals/ for additional information on the BAA process.  
   
   
3. An additional appeal to the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals (KBTA) is available to anyone who remains dissatisfied with their assessment AFTER having gone through the BAA process.  The Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals (KBTA) consists of three members appointed by the Governor. 

Again, this process must begin with a conference with the PVA Office.
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