A. A court appeal relating to valuation or classification of property is commenced by filing a notice of appeal with either the tax court or the superior court pursuant to section 12-163, subsection B.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 42-16207

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Department: means the department of revenue. See Arizona Laws 42-1001
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Valuation: means the full cash value or limited property value that is determined for real or personal property, as applicable. See Arizona Laws 42-11001

B. The notice of appeal shall contain a statement of the reasons why the valuation or classification is excessive or erroneous.

C. If the department or the county requests an increase in full cash value, the response filed shall contain a statement of the reasons why the valuation or classification is insufficient or erroneous.