If appealing for the tax review, will you need to go before a judge or is it simply a matter of filling out a lot of paperwork and submitting it for review? What is the full process?

All property owners who file for an assessment review at the Board of Review have the right to an oral hearing before a Deputy Commissioner/Analyst (Judge) who will listen to your case and then review your written evidence. Most residential property owners who file a complaint do not ask for a hearing and simply submit written evidence.  However, if you want a hearing then you must check off the box provided on the complaint form.  You will then receive a letter in the mail informing you of the date and time of your hearing.  If you choose to attend a hearing, you may bring your evidence with you but we strongly suggest you submit online or mail it in before the hearing.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled hearing, be sure to deliver, mail or upload your evidence to the Board by the date of the hearing.  The Analysts at the Board may also at their discretion use information available to them about comparable properties and recent sales to help in determining whether or not your property is over assessed.