Thank you for the opportunity to serve you as the Davidson
County Assessor of Property. During my tenure I have
strived to ensure that this Office produce appraised values
that accurately reflect market value and that assessments
are made using appropriate property classifications.
Knowing that in some instances the estimates of value
produced by this Office can be improved upon and that
classification can sometimes be at issue, I have also worked
hard to ensure that the appeal process be accessible, fair,
and efficient. Below is important information regarding the
2008 appeal sessions:
1. NOTICE TAXPAYERS AND OWNERS Of TAXABLE PROPERTY
IN DAVIDSON COUNTY
Metropolitan Assessor, Jo Ann North, announces that the
records of the 2008 classification, appraised value, and
assessed value of all taxable property within Davidson
County are open for inspection by the public, taxpayers,
and property owners.
The Metropolitan Assessor’s records are open for
inspection weekdays from 8:00
a.m. to
4:15 p.m., at 800 2nd Avenue North, Suite 1,
Nashville, Tennessee, 37201.
A taxpayer who wishes to appeal the classification,
appraised value, and/or assessed value of any taxable
property must schedule an appeal with the
Metropolitan Board of Equalization or an appointed
Hearing Officer.
The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will convene in
regular session on June 2, 2008 and will adjourn its
regular session on June 13, 2008. The Metropolitan
Board of Equalization will convene in special session on
June 16, 2008.
Appeals may be scheduled in person or by calling (615)
862-6059 weekdays between 8:00
a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
June 13, 2008 is the last day appeals will be
accepted.
Appeals will be heard at 800 2nd Avenue
North, Suite 1, Nashville, Tennessee, 37201.
Failure to appeal the assessment to the Metropolitan
Board of Equalization may result in the assessment
becoming final without further right of appeal.
Contact Tom
Jaynes at (615) 862-6080.
2. TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY APPEALS
The vast majority of personal property taxpayers that
disagree with the appraisal and assessment of their
property choose to file a Schedule B and correlating
information rather than appear for a hearing before the
Metropolitan Board of Equalization. Therefore, personal
property taxpayers seeking to appeal should call the
Personal Property Division at (615) 862-6073. If an
appeal is necessary, the Personal Property Division
staff will forward the caller to an appraiser who will
schedule an appeal hearing. The deadline to appeal a
tangible personal property appraisal and assessment is
June 13, 2008.
3. DIRECT APPEALS TO THE STATE BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION
Pursuant to State Law, a taxpayer or owner may appeal
the valuation of industrial and commercial real and
tangible personal property directly to the State Board
of Equalization. A taxpayer or owner seeking to file
such an appeal regarding property subject to ad valorem
property taxes in Davidson County must request consent
from the Davidson County Assessor of Property by June
13, 2008. The deadline to request consent is June
13, 2008. Please note that there are additional
requirements relative to filing a request for consent to
file directly to the State Board of Equalization as set
forth at T.C.A. § 67-5-1412, including:
1. The request must be made via certified mail.
2. The request shall state at a minimum, the name
in which the property is assessed, the parcel
identification number, the value sought, the basis
for the appeal, and the name, address, telephone
number and fax number of the person making the
request.
For questions regarding direct appeals to the State
Board of Equalization, please contact the Assessor’s
Office at (615) 880-3650.
