Real Estate Appeals

If you are uncertain about the accuracy of your 2012 real estate assessment on the basis of value or equity with other properties, please contact the Real Estate Assessments Office at 703-792-6780 to speak with the appraiser of your area.  If the appraiser is not able to satisfy your concerns, you may request an administrative appeal of your assessment.  The deadline for filing an administrative appeal with the Real Estate Assessments Office is June 1, 2012.  

The County appraiser considers market information relative to the property and information provided by the taxpayer.  If this information shows the assessed value should be changed, the appraiser will make the necessary adjustment.  If the evidence does not support a change, the appraiser will explain the reasons for not changing the assessment. 

Taxpayers may also appeal to the Board of Equalization (BOE).  The BOE is composed of eight County taxpayers, and is established by the Board of County Supervisors to render an independent third party opinion in cases of disagreement between the taxpayer and the assessing official.  Although the BOE is a quasi-judicial board, there is no application fee, and an attorney is not required.  The deadline for filing an assessment appeal with the BOE is July 2, 2012.

Instruction for filing an appeal to the BOE

BOE Residential Application

BOE Commercial Application

Taxpayers may also appeal to the Circuit Court of Prince William County within three years of the assessment.  

Before submitting an appeal, please contact the Real Estate Assessments Office at 703-792-6780 to discuss your concerns with a real estate appraiser.