Board of equalization to convene

EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Equalization will convene at 9:30 a.m. on July 15 at the Grant County Courthouse, Annex Conference Room, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata.

It will continue in session and adjourn from time to time for a period of not less than three (3) days, and not to exceed twenty-eight (28) days.

Thereafter, meetings will be held on Thursdays and Fridays and at other times as required, to publicly examine and equalize the assessments extended in the current year on the taxable property of Grant County.

The owner or agent of any taxable property who feels there are inequities in their assessment or exemptions may file a petition and appear before the board at the time and place appointed.

According to the board, petitions must be filed by July 1, to be considered timely.

Appeal forms may be acquired from the Grant County Courthouse, Grant County Commissioners Office, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata, Washington, or from the website: http://www.grantcountyweb.com/GC-Boards/BoE/.