Staff lists documents petitioners should provide for abatement hearings

Staff outlined the evidence petitioners should include in hearing packets to allow the committee to evaluate abatement requests. The presenter said the office typically requests a copy of the most recent tax bill, the property record card, and a tax payment history—usually at least the past three years—and noted that if a case requires longer review staff will ask for additional documentation.

For petitions alleging manifest injustice due to medical issues, staff asked for hospital or doctor-signed letters on letterhead to substantiate claims. Staff also said the collections team needs clear breakdowns in petitions (what portion is principal, interest, and collection fees) so the committee can make specific abatement recommendations.