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5 N. Forbes Street Rm. 223
Lakeport, CA 95453
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Richard Ford
Lake County Assessor/Recorder
Phone (707)263-2302
Fax (707)263-3703
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NFORMAL REQUEST FOR THE YEAR __________
FOR REASSESSMENT
DUE TO DECLINE IN MARKET VALUE
California State Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 51 authorizes the Assessor to temporarily lower the assessed value of any
real property when it is greater than the market value as of the January 1, lien date. If you have evidence that the market value of
your property as of January 1
st
is less than the assessed value , please provide the information below and return this request to
the Assessor’s Office by November 30
th
of the current year. Any requests after the deadline will not be accepted. If you have
any questions, please contact our office at (707)263-2302.
This form allows you to request a review of the assessment of your property due to a decline in value. Please provide evidence to
support your opinion of value as of January 1
st
of the current year. The best evidence or support includes information on non
distressed sales of comparable properties. According to California Property Tax Rule 324, comparable sales included may not
have sold after 90 days past the lien date January 1
st
.
AP
PLICATION AND PROPERTY INFORMATION
Assessed Value(from tax bill)
Opinion of Value as of 01/01/
COM
PARABLE PROPERTIES INFORMATION
ADDRESS/ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
(Size/#bdrms/#baths/Yr. Built
Proximity- use back if additional
space is needed)
Your property taxes are still due by the date printed on your tax bill. The filing of this form or an Application for Changed
Assessment does not change the date taxes are due.
I have read and understand the statement above. I agree to allow the Assessor’s staff to inspect the property, including
the interior of any improvements, if necessary.
Signature Title(Owner, Agent, etc.) Date
Formal Appeal Rights If you disagree with the Assessor’s findings resulting from this request, you have the right to file a
formal Application for Changed Assessment. Applications are accepted from July 2 through November 30. Applications
must be postmarked by the deadline regardless of the status of the informal Request for Reassessment. To obtain an
Application for Changed Assessment, contact the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors at (707)263-2371.
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