Property owners may request a review of their assessed value. Appeals of real property, personal property, and registered motor vehicles each follow their own filing window.

  • Real property Annual listing period
  • Personal property 30 days from notice
  • Motor vehicles 30 days from due date

Appeal information

The appeal process is an essential component of property valuation. Property owners are entitled to request that values of their properties be reviewed (appealed) with consideration to aspects of the property that may not have been included when the value was determined.

The Alamance County Tax Administration Office staffs a limited number of appraisers and property specialists to value all properties: real property, vehicles, business personal property, and individual personal property.

Start here

Begin an informal review with the Tax Administration Office, or file a formal appeal before the Board of Equalization & Review.

Schedule of Values — 2027

The Schedule of Values sets the standards and procedures used to appraise all property in the county during the revaluation.

View Schedule of Values → (opens in a new tab)

Who reviews your appeal? Appeals are first handled by county appraisers and property specialists. If not resolved informally, they proceed to the Board of Equalization & Review, and may be further appealed to the NC Property Tax Commission.

What happens when you appeal

  1. Step 1

    You submit your appeal

    Property owner

    • File within the window for your property type, and include documentation—sales, photos, repair estimates, or an appraisal—that supports a different value.

    Next: An appraiser reviews it

  2. Step 2

    An appraiser reviews it

    County appraisers

    • County staff compare your property against recent qualified sales and verify the characteristics on record.

    Next: You receive a decision

  3. Step 3

    You receive a decision

    Tax Administration Office

Watch your deadline. Appeal windows are tied to the date on your notice—read it carefully as soon as it arrives, since late appeals generally cannot be accepted.

Forms and documents

Types of property value appeals

Real Property Value Appeals

Real property includes land and any permanent structures on it—homes, buildings, and other improvements. If you believe the assessed value does not reflect market value as of January 1, you may file an appeal.

Common reasons to appeal:

  • The value exceeds what the property would sell for on the open market
  • Property characteristics on record (square footage, condition, features) are incorrect
  • Comparable sales in your neighborhood support a lower value

Real property appeals may be filed informally with the Tax Administration Office, or formally before the Board of Equalization & Review (opens in a new tab).

Business and Individual Personal Property Appeals

Personal property includes business equipment, machinery, and furniture, as well as individual personal property such as untagged vehicles, boats, and aircraft. Values are based on the listing you submit and the county's depreciation schedules.

If you believe the assessed value is incorrect, you may appeal within 30 days of the date on your notice of value. Purchase records, condition reports, or appraisals strengthen your appeal.

Registered Motor Vehicle Appeals

Registered motor vehicles are valued as of the date the registration is renewed or newly applied for. If the value on your combined tag-and-tax notice seems too high, you may appeal.

Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the due date shown on the notice. Grounds may include high mileage, significant damage, or a value that exceeds the vehicle's condition-adjusted market value.