Pawnee County Property Tax Protest Guide
In Pawnee County, file your protest by Within 30 calendar days of the date the county assessor mails the Notice of Increase in Valuation, file a written informal protest (Form 974) with the county assessor. The assessor issues a written decision within 7 calendar days of the informal hearing; the taxpayer then has 15 calendar days from the date that decision is mailed to file a formal appeal (Form 976) with the County Board of Equalization. There is no fixed statewide calendar deadline because the clock runs from each parcel's notice; all BOE proceedings must conclude by the board's adjournment (statutorily on or before May 31). at Pawnee County Assessor's online portal.
| Deadline | Within 30 calendar days of the date the county assessor mails the Notice of Increase in Valuation, file a written informal protest (Form 974) with the county assessor. The assessor issues a written decision within 7 calendar days of the informal hearing; the taxpayer then has 15 calendar days from the date that decision is mailed to file a formal appeal (Form 976) with the County Board of Equalization. There is no fixed statewide calendar deadline because the clock runs from each parcel's notice; all BOE proceedings must conclude by the board's adjournment (statutorily on or before May 31). |
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| Lien date | January 1, 2026 |
| Protest body | County Board of Equalization (County BOE) |
| Assessor / district | Pawnee County Assessor |
| Online portal | File online |
How to File a Protest in Pawnee County
- Gather your assessment notice — it lists your account number and any access code
- File online through Pawnee County Assessor's portal or by mail
- State your grounds and submit evidence (comparable sales, a licensed appraisal, or photos of defects)
- Request an informal review to try to settle before a formal County BOE hearing