Board of Review

The Board of Review is the local body responsible for hearing and reviewing property assessment objections in the Village of Edgar. Its purpose is to ensure property values are assessed fairly and equitably in accordance with Wisconsin law.

Composition

  • Members: The Board is made up of the Village President (or designee), the Village Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer, and three (3) Village Board members appointed annually.

  • Assessor: Attends all meetings but does not vote.

  • Alternates: The Village Board maintains a public list of eligible alternates who may serve if a member is removed or recused.

  • Training: At least one voting member must complete state-required training within two years of the first meeting, as required by law.

Duties

The Board of Review follows the duties outlined in Wisconsin Statutes Sections 70.46 and 70.47, which include:

  • Reviewing assessment rolls

  • Hearing objections to property valuations

  • Making determinations on contested assessments

Meetings

  • The Board meets annually after the assessment roll is prepared.

  • Meeting dates and times are posted publicly in advance.

  • The Board may adjourn from day to day until all business is completed.

Filing an Objection

  • Property owners must first file a written objection with the Clerk before appearing.

  • The required Objection Form (PA-115A) must be submitted.

  • Residents may request to testify by telephone or submit a sworn written statement using Form PA-814, if approved by the Board. Disabled or ill residents with a physician’s note will be allowed to testify by phone.

Confidentiality

Income and expense information provided to the Village Assessor for valuation purposes is confidential under Wisconsin law. It may only be accessed by authorized officials, the Board of Review (if needed for a contested case), or disclosed under specific legal circumstances.