The Appeal Process

Appeal Forms

In years when there is a notice of property tax assessment, the property taxpayer, within ninety days after the Assessor mails the NOV (Notice of Valuation) notice, may give the Assessor written notice of objection to one or more of the following: the fair market value, the special use value, the assessment ratio, or the property tax assessment.

In years when there is no notice of property tax assessment, the property taxpayer may appeal the fair market value, the special use value, the assessment ratio, and the property tax assessment of a parcel of property at any time before the first penalty date. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Assessor. An appeal submitted before the first penalty date applies for the property tax year for which that penalty would apply. An appeal submitted on or after the first penalty date applies for the succeeding-property tax year.

Written appeals must be timely filed with the Assessor and cannot be filed by fax. An appeal cannot be delivered to or filed with any other county agency or official. An agent cannot assume the fiduciary and other legal responsibilities including, the filing of an appeal, without proper documentation signed by the account owner.

NOV – Notice of Valuation 
The assessor is required to send the taxpayer a notice of valuation and classification whenever the fair market value or special use value is increased by one thousand dollars or more, or whenever the first property tax assessment is made on the property. When you receive your assessment notice, read it for instructions about deadlines and filing procedures. If they are not clear, call the Assessor’s Office for information (864-898-5872). Be sure you understand and follow the instructions. A missed deadline or incorrect filing can cause an appeal to be dismissed. To better serve you, Notices of Valuation are also available on this website.

Step 1. Informal Review: A licensed appraiser will conduct an informal review of all timely-filed appeals.

Step 2. Notice of Decision: The Assessor will notify the property owner of the results of the review by mailing a Notice of Decision (NOD) Form.

Step 3. Board of Appeals: After receiving the Assessor’s Notice of Decision (NOD), you may appeal to the Pickens County Board of Assessment Appeals by filing a written notice of intent to appeal with the Assessor within 30 days of the NOD date.

Step 4. Administrative Law Court Division: If you are not satisfied with the decision made by the County Board of Assessment Appeals, you may appeal to the Administrative Law Judge Division within 30 days of the County Board’s written decision.

If anyone other than the property owner files an appeal, an attorney letter, agent authorization form, or power-of-attorney form is required to be filed with the appeal. An agent can not assume the fiduciary and other legal responsibilities, including the filing of an appeal, without proper documentation signed by the account owner.

If you have any questions regarding the appeal procedures, please contact:

Pickens County Assessor’s Office:

The Assessor’s Office is open for customer service, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for Holidays. However, there may be exceptions, so please check with the Assessor’s Office directly (864-898-5872).