Property Value Appeals Board

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Lane County Advisory Committee Vacancy Notice

Apply to serve on the Lane County Property Value Appeals Board (2025-2027 Term)

The Lane County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for at least three (3) open seats on the Property Value Appeals Board (PVAB) for the 2025-2027 term.


Deadline to Apply: Friday, October 3, 2025, by 5:00 PM

About the Board

The Property Value Appeals Board is responsible for hearing taxpayer appeals requesting a reduction in the real market or assessed value of property, as outlined in ORS Chapter 309. The Board does not hear appeals related to the amount of property tax paid.

Board members review evidence presented by petitioners during hearings and make decisions regarding the property's valuation.

Qualifications to Serve

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must:

  1. Be a resident of Lane County
  2. Have interest or background in real property appraisal, real estate, or finance
  3. Not be an employee of Lane County or any taxing district within the county

Board Membership Details

  • The Board consists of three members, appointed by the Lane County Board of Commissioners.
  • Terms begin on the date of appointment and end on June 30 of the second year following the appointment (unless the member resigns or is replaced earlier).
  • Board chairs and members receive a stipend based on hours worked.
  • Authority and responsibilities are defined under Lane Manual 3.080.005.



How to Apply

Submit you completed application by email or mail by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025:

Email: [email protected]
Click here to open the application.


Mail to either address:


Lane County Administration Office  
125 E 8th Ave
Eugene OR 97401

Lane County Deeds & Records
125 E 8th Ave
Eugene OR 97401

The Lane County Board of Commissioners has appointed members to the Lane County Property Value Appeals Board (PVAB) for the 2023-2025 term. 

HB 2031 made changes to how the board is named and the terms of board members. Beginning January 1, 2024, the name will change to Property Value Appeals Board. Board members appointed to the current board will serve for 2 years. 

What does the Board do?  
The Board hears appeals, from taxpayers, of the value of their property.  At a hearing, based on evidence presented by the taxpayer and the County, the Board makes a determination of the property's value, and issues an order.  Training is provided.


What are the qualifications to serve on the Board?
1. Applicants must be residents of Lane County.
2. Applicants should have an interest in, or employment background in real property appraisal, finance, or real estate. 
3. Applicants cannot be employees of the County or any taxing district within the County.

Property Value Appeals Board Forms and Instructions

The board is authorized by law to hear appeals of the value of your property, including real market, maximum assessed, specially assessed, or assessed values. PVAB does not hear appeals of the property tax you pay.   To submit an appeal of the value of your property, please complete the appropriate form below.

Filing Instructions
Authorization to Represent
Real Property Petition & Instructions
Personal Property Petition & Instructions
Waiver of Late Filing Penalty Petition and Instructions

File your petition in the office of the County Clerk.  Your petition must be postmarked or delivered by December 31.  If December 31 falls on a weekend or holiday, the filing deadline moves to the next business day.

Property Value Appeals Board Filing Fees

For each tax account appealed: $35

For accounts under the same ownership,
appealed by the same party, and located
in a single platted subdivision: $350 maximum

Submit Petitions and Payment to:
Lane County Property Value Appeals Board

Lane County Deeds & Records
125 E 8th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401


Submitting Evidence Before Your Scheduled Hearing

All evidence, or supplemental evidence, to be considered must be submitted to the board 48 hours, or 2 business days before the scheduled hearing. 
For example, for a 10:00am Monday hearing, evidence must be provided by 10:00am the prior Thursday. For a 2:00pm Tuesday hearing, evidence must be received by 2:00pm Friday. Evidence you submitted with your petition is on file, there is no need to resubmit it. 

Email evidence to: [email protected]

All emailed evidence must include the account number and petitioner's name in the email and/or subject line. 
All emailed evidence must be provided in a PDF format. 

Any evidence submitted after the 2-business day deadline will not be considered by the board. 

Screenshots, documents or pictures held up to the camera during the hearing will not be considered evidence per meeting records retention schedule. (OAR 166-150-0040)