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Adams County tax appeals need the right person at the table

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Adams County recognizes the owner as the person with standing to file a property-value appeal. A nonowner can file for the owner, but the county requires a notarized letter of agency or written authorization with the appeal.

That rule applies to relatives, agencies, and attorneys who are not the owner of record. The letter shows that the owner authorized the person or organization to act for them.

If the notarized authorization is missing from the initial filing, the Assessor says the appeal will not be accepted at that level. The owner may have to wait until the following year to file an abatement instead.

Gather the authorization before the filing deadline, alongside the sales, photos, and property facts supporting the appeal. Check the current Adams County appeal page for the active filing window and submission instructions.

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Reviewed: July 28, 2026 Adams County Assessor Adams County Appeals Process

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