Assessment Appeals
Disagree with your Burlington property assessment? Learn how to request reconsideration through MPAC or file an appeal with the Assessment Review Board.
Request for Reconsideration
If you disagree with an assessment of your property's value within the city of Burlington, you can file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), free of charge.
Filing an appeal
If you are not satisfied with MPAC's decision on your RfR, you can file an appeal with the Assessment Review Board (ARB). Learn more about:
- Purposes for filing an appeal
- What you should know before filing an appeal
- Costs
- Deadlines
- ARB hearing process
- Relevant forms
- Contact information for inquiries
Owners of business properties
If you own a business property, you may file an appeal directly with the ARB without filing an RfR.
Owners of residential properties, farms or managed forests
If you own a residential property, farm or managed forest, you must file an RfR with MPAC before filing an appeal.