How to appeal a Shelby County, TN property assessment
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Filing details published for Shelby County. Match the notice and assessment cycle to the official instructions.
Official appeal instructionsNot tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Filing timing
Notice-dependent instructions
Informal reviews close at the end of May. Formal Board of Equalization filing typically closes the last working day of June; confirm the current deadline with the board.
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Where to file
Shelby County Board of Equalization.
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Assessment notice period
Assessment changes should be mailed by May 20.
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Official offices
Shelby County Assessor of Property
Sources for these instructions
https://assessormelvinburgess.com/appeals-process
The deadline to request an Informal Review with the Assessor's Office for the current tax year ends on the last day of May. The deadline to submit an appeal for real and personal property to the Shelby County Board of Equalization typically ends the last working day of June. Please check the SCBoE website for confirmation.
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https://assessormelvinburgess.com/appeals-process
Shelby County Board of Equalization
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Continue with your property
Common questions
Where do I file a Shelby County assessment appeal?
Shelby County Board of Equalization.
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