What does ARB mean in UNCLASSIFIED

An Appraisal Review Board (ARB) is a locally-constituted board that reviews property appraisal protests and decides on disputes between a taxing jurisdiction and its taxpayers. The ARB is responsible for adjusting or upholding appraised values of properties based upon evidence provided by both parties in the dispute.

To appeal a property's assessed value you will need to contact the local jurisdictional office which administers the property taxes in your area. If you disagree with their decision you may file an application for review by the ARB within the time period set forth by local regulations.

The members of an Appraisal Review Board are appointed by their county, parish or city governing body. The members generally have experience in real estate, taxation, law or finance. Each local authority establishes its own processes and procedures for selecting members for their board, as well as any qualifications they must meet.

Yes, decisions made by the Appraisal Review Board are binding, however there are usually provisions within appealing process that allow parties to challenge or appeal any ruling made by them if either party feels that due process was not properly followed during deliberations.

Generally speaking, it depends on how busy your particular locality’s ARB is at any given time but usually within a few weeks after filing your protest you should expect to hear back from them with a decision regarding your case.

Depending on what jurisdiction you live in, some municipalities may charge fees when submitting appeals to their local ARBs while others may waive such fees so it is best to check with your municipality’s office first prior to filing your protest paperwork.