Franklin Property Value Assessments For 2021: How To Appeal

FRANKLIN, WI—The Franklin City Assessor released an updated list of property value assessments for Franklin, but there is time to contest changes.

A list of each property's 2021 value assessment is available online, however, any increases in value require notice from the City. The new assessments will be confirmed by the Franklin Board of Review starting July 15.

Property owners can discuss their value assessment with the assessors office over the phone until June 25. In person meetings are possible, but phone appointments are preferred, a news release said. Contact the Assessor's Office at 414-427-7523.

Assessments tend to increase with improvements such as additions, new siding, new fireplaces or extensive remodeling, according to the assessor's website.

Those looking to contest an assessment must first submit a notice of an intent to file an objection, a news release said. That initial notice can be written or verbal, but it must be submitted 48 hours before the Board of Review meetings start on July 15.

Objectors must then go in front of the Board of Review with evidence such as area sales data, comparisons to similar homes, private appraisals and more.

More information about the City of Franklin's 2021 preliminary property value assessments and how to object to an increase in value can be found by contacting the City Assessor's Office at 414-425-1416 or 414-427-7523 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays.

The Assessor's office is typically closed for lunch hour from 12-1 p.m., according to the office's website.