Clerk of the Board — public records
Find government records, request instructions and the agency that holds them. Assessment appeals board function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.
Source checked October 14, 2026[4]www.nevadacountyca.gov
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Read the official Nevada County instructions for county public records request information. Identify the office holding the records before submitting a request.
Before you start
- Processing time · CPRA copy requests — initial determination; this is not a record-delivery deadline
- within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency [1]
- Processing time · CPRA unusual circumstances — written notice must give reasons and the expected determination date
- The notice shall not specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days. [2]
- Payments · CPRA copies — applicable duplication or statutory fees; inspection and special record products can differ
- payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable. [3]
Nevada County’s appeal filing requirements: original signatures, a processing fee or valid waiver, and in-person or mail submission.
Before you start
- Information & documents · Application and applicable agent authorization — signatures
- Provide original wet signatures on the application and any applicable agent authorization. [11]
- Availability · Scanned or emailed applications
- The county does not accept scanned or emailed appeal applications or scanned non-original agent signatures. [12]
- Deadlines · 2026 regular assessment appeals only
- For Nevada County’s 2026 regular assessment appeal, file July 2 through November 30, 2026. Other appeal types have separate, notice-based deadlines. [7]
- Information & documents · County-specific formal appeal application
- Use the BOE-305-AH application provided by the county where the property is located; a generic sample is not a valid filing. [8]
- Payments · Taxes while an appeal is pending
- Pay property taxes on time while an appeal is pending to avoid penalties and interest. Filing an appeal does not suspend tax payments. [9]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Hard-copy public record | $0.10per page | Payable before release; storage devices or electronic programming may have separate charges. Effective date is not stated.[6] |
| Assessment appeal — application fee | $30.00per application | Application fee or valid fee waiver required; the excerpt does not state a refund policy.[14] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked6 source pages · 17 citations
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- [1] California Government Code — public records determination (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.535 (a)
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Each agency, upon a request for a copy of records, shall, within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency and shall promptly notify the person making the request of the determination and the reasons therefor.
- [2] California Government Code — public records determination (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.535 (b)
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In unusual circumstances, the time limit prescribed in this article and Article 1 (commencing with Section 7922.500) may be extended by written notice from the head of the agency or a designee to the person making the request, setting forth the reasons for the extension and the date on which a determination is expected to be dispatched. The notice shall not specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days.
- [3] California Government Code — public records copy-fees (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.530(a)
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upon payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable.
- [4] Nevada County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Public records — Public records generally include any writing containing information relating to the conduct of
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Public records generally include any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business
- [5] Nevada County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Public records — Public records generally include any writing containing information relating to the conduct of
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Public records generally include any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business
- [6] Nevada County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Public records copy fee — Hard-copy public record
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If you are requesting hard copies, there is a charge of $0.10 per page, payable prior to the release of the records.
- [7] 2026 county assessment-appeal filing periods (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · BOE LTA2026/023 — page2, 2026 county filing deadline table
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County Assessment Appeals Filing Periods for 2026 The clerks of county assessment appeals boards and county boards of equalization have certified the assessment appeals filing period for their counties pursuant to the requirements of Revenue and Taxation Code section 1603. The regular appeals filing period in each county will begin on July 2, 2026, and will end either on September 15, 2026, or November 30, 2026, depending on whether the County Assessor has elected to mail assessment notices to all taxpayers with property on the secured roll by August 1, 2026. The following table shows the filing deadline for each county: FILING FILING COUNTY COUNTY DEADLINE DEADLINE Alameda September 15 Orange November 30 Alpine September 15 Placer September 15 Amador November 30 Plumas November 30 Butte November 30 Riverside November 30 Calaveras November 30 Sacramento November 30 Colusa November 30 San Benito November 30 Contra Costa November 30 San Bernardino November 30 Del Norte November 30 San Diego November 30 El Dorado November 30 San Francisco September 15 Fresno November 30 San Joaquin November 30 Glenn November 30 San Luis Obispo September 15 Humboldt November 30 San Mateo November 30 Imperial November 30 Santa Barbara November 30 Inyo September 15 Santa Clara September 15 Kern November 30 Santa Cruz November 30 Kings September 15 Shasta November 30 Lake November 30 Sierra September 15 Lassen November 30 Siskiyou November 30 Los Angeles November 30 Solano November 30 Madera November 30 Sonoma November 30 Marin November 30 Stanislaus November 30 Mariposa November 30 Sutter November 30 Mendocino November 30 Tehama November 30 Merced November 30 Trinity November 30 Modoc November 30 Tulare November 30 Mono September 15 Tuolumne November 30 Monterey November 30 Ventura September 15 Napa November 30 Yolo November 30 Nevada November 30 Yuba November 30
- [8] Assessment appeal FAQ (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · BOE assessment appeals FAQ
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You must file an Assessment Appeal Application, form BOE-305-AH, obtained from the clerk of the board of the county where your property is located. Some counties have this form available on the website of either the clerk of the board or the county assessor, or both. You must use the county application for the appeal to be considered a valid filing.
- [9] Assessment appeal FAQ (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · BOE assessment appeals FAQ
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Yes. You are required to pay your property taxes timely despite any appeal you have pending. Failure to do so will result in financial penalties and interest charges regardless of the outcome of your appeal. If you are granted a reduction, you will receive a refund and interest.
- [10] Nevada — assessment appeals information (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Assessment appeals — Assessment appeal application, filing requirements and forms
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Assessment Appeal Applications
- [11] Nevada — assessment appeals information (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Assessment appeals — Application and applicable agent authorization — signatures
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Include an original wet signature. Be accompanied by an original wet signature on the agent authorization form (if applicable).
- [12] Nevada — assessment appeals information (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Assessment appeals — Scanned or emailed applications
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Scanned/emailed applications (and scanned non-original agent authorization signatures) will not be accepted.
- [13] Nevada — assessment appeals information (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Assessment appeals — Clerk of the Board — assessment appeal submissions and mailing
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950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 200, PO Box 599002, Nevada City, CA 95959
- [14] Nevada — assessment appeals information (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Assessment appeals — Assessment appeal — application fee
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Be submitted with a $30 application fee (or valid fee waiver).
- [15] Nevada — assessment appeals information (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Assessment appeals — Assessment appeal application
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Assessment Appeal Application (PDF)
- [16] Nevada — assessment appeals information (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Assessment appeals — Supplemental and escape assessment appeal application
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Supplemental and Escape Assessment Appeal Application (PDF)
- [17] Nevada — assessment appeals information (opens in a new tab)
Nevada County · Assessment appeals — Assessment Appeals Board fee schedule
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AAB Fee Schedule (PDF)