The Rental Registry Special Assessment Appeal is the Summit County Rental Registration Appeal Form (BOR-RR) that the Summit County Fiscal Office publishes for property owners who want the Board of Revision (BOR) to review a rental registration special assessment. It sits on the Fiscal Office forms page next to other property forms, so it is a useful stop if you searched for the Summit County assessor and need the rental registration appeal. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the Summit County Fiscal Office.
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What is BOR-RR?
The Summit County Rental Registration Appeal Form (listed by the Summit County Fiscal Office as the Residential Rental Registration Special Assessment Appeal) is the one-page form a property owner or the owner's agent uses to appeal a rental registration special assessment to the Board of Revision (BOR).
The form is issued under the name of the Summit County Fiscal Officer and carries the reference BOR-RR. It collects:
- the property owner's name and mailing address;
- up to three property addresses, each with its parcel number;
- the name of a contact or agent;
- the tax year or years being appealed;
- the reason for the appeal, with supporting documentation if needed;
- a signed declaration, with phone number and date.
Signing means declaring, under penalty, that the statements on the form are true and accurate to the best of the signer's knowledge.
This form is separate from the DTE 1 Complaint Form, which the Fiscal Office describes as the complaint against the valuation of real property. The Fiscal Office also lists a Residential Rental Property Registration form and a Residential Rental Registration Exceptions page among its forms, which belong to the same rental registration program.
Who needs to file BOR-RR?
Property owners in Summit County who disagree with a rental registration special assessment on their property use this form to ask the Board of Revision to review it. One form can cover up to three properties; if you appeal more than three, the form tells you to use an attachment.
Other people who may be involved:
- Contact/Agent: line D asks for the name of a contact or agent, so someone may be named to deal with the Board of Revision for the owner.
- Signer: the declaration is signed by an Authorized Signature, with a phone number and date.
Who should not use it: the form is for the rental registration appeal only. A complaint about the valuation of real property goes on the DTE 1 Complaint Form, and the Fiscal Office says the Board of Revision does not hear complaints about real estate taxes. If you are unsure whether your rental property must be registered at all, the Fiscal Office forms page has a Residential Rental Registration Exceptions page that says a rental property may qualify as an exception.
When to file BOR-RR
An appeal can be filed anytime with the Board of Revision; the form prints no deadline. Line E asks which tax year or years you are appealing, so state them clearly when you file.
After you file, the form's instructions describe two outcomes. If the Board of Revision agrees with your appeal, you will be notified of its decision. If the Board needs more information to decide the merits of your appeal, you will be scheduled for a formal hearing. The form gives no processing time.
Documents you need
- Supporting documentation for your reason for appeal, if needed; line F says to submit it with the form when it helps explain the appeal.
- An attachment listing the additional properties and parcel numbers, only if you are appealing more than three properties.
How to fill out BOR-RR
Enter the property owner name
On line A, write the name of the property owner.
Enter the owner's mailing address
On line B, write the mailing address where the owner receives mail.
List the property addresses and parcels
On line C, enter up to three property addresses, each with its parcel number. If you are appealing more than three properties, use an attachment.
Name the contact or agent
On line D, enter the name of the contact or agent for the appeal.
State the tax years appealed
On line E, write each tax year being appealed.
Explain the reason for appeal
On line F, state why you are appealing. Submit supporting documentation if needed.
Sign, add phone and date
Under the declaration that the statement is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge, add the authorized signature, phone number and date.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the owner name, parcel numbers and tax years, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit BOR-RR
You can submit the appeal by mail or in person at the Summit County Fiscal Office.
- By mail: Summit County Fiscal Office, Rental Registration- BOR, 175 S. Main St., Rm. 301, Akron, OH 44308.
- In person: bring the form to the same address and room.
Include any supporting documentation for your reason for appeal (line F) and the attachment sheet if you list more than three properties. The form names no online portal, email address or fax number. It does not print a fee. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Listing more than three properties on the form instead of using an attachment, as line C directs.
- Leaving out a parcel number next to a property address in line C.
- Omitting the tax year or years being appealed in line E.
- Writing a reason for appeal in line F without sending supporting documentation when it is needed to explain the appeal.
- Submitting the form unsigned; the declaration needs an authorized signature, phone number and date.
- Sending the form somewhere other than Summit County Fiscal Office, Rental Registration- BOR, 175 S. Main St., Rm. 301, Akron, OH 44308.
- Using this form for a complaint about property valuation, which belongs on the DTE 1 Complaint Form, or about real estate taxes, which the Board of Revision does not hear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Summit County Rental Registration Appeal Form?
It is the Summit County Fiscal Office form (reference BOR-RR) for appealing a rental registration special assessment to the Board of Revision. It records the owner, up to three properties with parcel numbers, the tax years and the reason for appeal.
Is there a deadline to file a rental registration special assessment appeal in Summit County?
No deadline is printed on the form: it says an appeal can be filed anytime with the Board of Revision. Line E asks for the tax year or years you are appealing.
Where do I send the Summit County rental registration appeal?
Mail it or bring it in person to Summit County Fiscal Office, Rental Registration- BOR, 175 S. Main St., Rm. 301, Akron, OH 44308. The form names no online or email channel.
What happens after I file the appeal?
If the Board of Revision agrees with your appeal, it will notify you of its decision. If it needs more information to decide the merits, you will be scheduled for a formal hearing. The form gives no processing time.
What if I am appealing more than three properties?
Use an attachment. Line C has room for three property addresses with parcel numbers and says to use an attachment for more than three properties.
Do I need to attach documents to the appeal?
Submit supporting documentation if needed. Line F says this for your reason for appeal, so attach whatever evidence supports your explanation; the form does not list specific documents.
Is this the same as the DTE 1 Complaint Form?
No. The DTE 1 is the Fiscal Office's complaint against the valuation of real property, and the Board of Revision does not hear complaints about real estate taxes. This form is the appeal for a rental registration special assessment.
Can I fill out the rental registration appeal online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not connected to the Summit County Fiscal Office, and does not file the appeal; you mail or deliver it yourself.
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