Sacramento County · California (CA)
How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Sacramento County
File an Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH) with your county Assessment Appeals Board. The 2026 filing window opens July 2 in every county and closes September 15 in 11 counties or November 30 in the other 47, depending on when your assessor mails value notices (source: BOE Letter To Assessors 2026/023).
Covers the state capital and its suburbs, including Elk Grove and Citrus Heights.
Filing Deadline
July 2 to November 30
Appeals Body
Sacramento County Assessment Appeals Board
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Filing Steps for Sacramento County
1. Gather comps
Find 3-5 comparable properties in Sacramento County assessed lower per square foot than yours. Use the county assessor's public records or property sites.
2. File your protest
Submit your protest to the Sacramento County Assessment Appeals Board by July 2 to November 30. Include your evidence and this letter.
3. Attend your hearing
Present your case. Most hearings take 10-15 minutes. Many are resolved informally before the formal hearing date.
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Deadlines and procedures change. Always verify with the Sacramento County Assessment Appeals Board before filing. This is not legal advice.