AS A PROPERTY TAXPAYER YOU POSSESS CERTAIN RIGHTS.

  You have the right:

1. To an Assessor`s Office with an "open door" policy.
2. To a just and equitable assessment of your property, conducted in accordance with Nevada statutes and the regulations of the Nevada Tax Commission.
3. To prompt and courteous attention from the Assessor`s Office whenever you have a question concerning any aspect of your appraisal.
4. To complete details that set forth the Assessor`s procedures for assessing your property, including a copy of your appraisal records; and sales and other data upon which your appraisal is based.
5. To appeal to the County Board of Equalization, the State Board of Equalization and the court system if you feel that your appraisal is incorrect.
6. To prior notification when your property is due to be reappraised.
7. To regularly scheduled seminars to be held to advise and inform property owners of current assessment procedures.
8. To have the Assessor`s Office be an advocate to the Legislature on behalf of Taxpayers.
9. To access to an ombudsman type employee who will act as a middleman in the review of Taxpayer`s problems.
10. To be advised by the Assessor`s Office of all of your rights as a taxpayer.

Standards of reasonable performance for Assessors do exist and there are reliable means of measuring and applying these standards.

If your opinion of the value of your property differs from the assessor`s, please come to the office and discuss the matter. We will be glad to answer your questions about the appraisal and explain how to appeal if we cannot come to an agreement.

If you feel taxes are too high, you should make your opinion known to the proper taxing authorities. Ask about your eligibility for exemptions.

BILL OF RIGHTS COMMITTEE