Wright County homeowners looking to appeal their property valuations now have a complete schedule of local Boards of Appeal and Equalization (BOAE) meetings, published by the Assessor’s Department. Formal appeal opportunities kick off in April, with a mix of designated meeting times for individual cities and townships, alongside an "open book" period for others. According to the schedule laid out by the Wright County Assessor’s Department, the "open book" period runs from April 7 to April 30, wherein property owners can freely question their property valuations with the Assessor’s Office.
The appeal process serves as a critical checkpoint for property owners to voice concerns and seek adjustments on their valuations. As outlined by the Assessor's Department, those in participating towns and cities need to touch base with the local appraiser before attending the Local Board of Appeal meeting. Failing to find satisfaction at the local level, property owners may proceed to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization, scheduled for 4 p.m. on Monday, June 16. Cities and townships using an open book process are easily identified with an asterisk on the published list.
A sequence of meetings for the 17 cities and the 18 townships comprises the appeal process. For example, the township of Albion has its appeal meeting slated for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, while residents of Buffalo Township can attend their meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 10. City dwellers aren’t left out, with Albertville scheduling its meeting for 6:15 p.m. on Monday, April 21, and Dayton convening at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8. Complete details for all locations are provided in the Assessor’s Office announcement.
With these dates now publicly available, Wright County property owners intending to appeal are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare any necessary documentation for their meetings. Should individuals require additional information or wish to engage directly for an appeal, they are advised to reach out to the Assessor’s Office. As the department made clear, direct dialogue with an assigned city or township appraiser is an essential step in the process. In the words of the Assessor's Department, "The property owner must have gone to the Local Board of Appeal meeting prior to being heard at the County Board of Appeal and Equalization."
