SB 285 Summary

• Amends the General Property Tax Act to allow boards of review to meet on alternative dates in March (Tuesday or Wednesday following the second Monday) instead of strictly on the second Monday.

• Requires the first board of review meeting to start between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and last at least 6 hours, with an additional 6 hours of meetings required later in the same week.

• Mandates boards of review meet a total of at least 12 hours during the week of the second Monday in March to hear property assessment protests.

• Requires boards of review to hold at least 3 hours of sessions after 6 p.m. during the week of the second Monday in March.

• Allows both resident and nonresident taxpayers to file protests and supporting documents by letter without requiring personal appearance, and requires townships and cities to notify taxpayers of this option in assessment notices and meeting publications.