When property owners have a concern regarding their appraisal or classification and do not agree with the Assessor’s value, they should request an Informal Review.

The Informal Review is not an appeal to the Sequatchie County Board of Equalization. It is an opportunity for property owners to share information with the Assessor’s Office to ensure all aspects of your property are considered in establishing its market value as of January 1 of the applicable year. While the Informal Review is not a required step in the appeals process, it does resolve most disputes without the need of filing an appeal.

To assist in the Informal Review process, property owners should submit documentation that supports their opinion of the value of the property in question. Examples of such documentation include:

• Sales of similar properties in the immediate area dated in the year(s) prior to the tax year Informal Review is requested.
• A recent private appraisal.
• Photos of the property showing its exterior and interior condition.
• Costs to build.
• Costs to cure any physical or functional problems.
• For commercial and industrial properties, income and expense information over the past three years.
• Any other information you believe will assist in analyzing the property’s market value.

After a careful analysis of your Informal Review, the Assessor will contact you in writing to advise you of the results of the review.