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43 | Page <br />Appeals Process: What are the options? <br /> <br />Appeal to your Local Board of Appeal & Equalization (LBAE) or attend one of four regional Open Book meetings (meeting times & locations are listed on your valuation notice). <br />•Appeal in person, by letter, or by designated representative. <br />•If your appeal is not addressed to your satisfaction, or you and the County staff cannot agree to a change in valuation or classification, continue to the next step. <br />Appeal to the Washington County Board of Appeal & Equalization (CBAE). <br />•You must have first appealed to your LBAE (unless your property is in an Open Book community) Check your valuation notice to verify. <br />•The CBAE meets in June - Call the Assessor’s Office at 651-430-6175 by <br /> May 1, 2024, to make an appointment. <br />•If you still do not feel your concerns have been addressed to your satisfaction, you may next appeal to the Minnesota Tax Court. <br />Appeal in the Minnesota Tax Court <br />•Appeals may be filed up until April 30th of the year when the taxes are due. <br />•The Tax Court can be contacted at 651-539-3260 for more information on procedures, forms, and filing fees. <br />Regular Division <br />•Can be used for any property type <br />•Must be used for property assessed > $300,000 <br />•Can be appealed to the Supreme Court <br />Small Claims Division <br />•All homestead property 1 unit/parcel/petition <br />•Homestead classifications <br />•Assessed < $300,000 <br />•All decisions are final <br />First Contact the County Assessor’s Office or your Local Assessor 651-430-6175. <br />•Discuss your concerns with the assessor or an appraiser. <br />•Compare values of neighboring or similar properties. <br />•Review local comparable sales information. <br />•If you and your assessor or the County staff do not agree, continue below: Appeal directly to Tax Court (One-Step Appeal)