Board of Review | Open Book

_{The City of Sparta has updated property assessments to maintain fair and equitable values as required by Wisconsin law. Assessments are used to fairly distribute the tax burden. The property tax burden is redistributed after the market update based on all properties being assessed to fair market value.}

How to Review and Discuss Your Assessment

_{If you have questions about your new assessment, you are encouraged to participate in Open Book through Accurate Assessor, LLC.}  

_{» Email Open Book: Visit accurateassessor.com, click "Open Book Assistant," complete the form, and select email response. An assessor will reply via email.}

_{» In-Person Open Book: Attend an Open Book session at Sparta City Hall at 201 W Oak Street.}  

_{» Appointments are highly encouraged. Appointments available at accurateassessor.com, click "Open Book Assistant."}

_{We strongly encourage you to use the Open Book period for any questions or objections. Signing up early ensures you and the assessor have sufficient time for review and discussion of your assessment.}

^{2026 Open Book Notice}   

^{2026 Preliminary Assessment Roll}

Board of Review 

_{The City of Sparta has updated property assessments to maintain fair and equitable values as required by Wisconsin law.  Assessments are used to fairly distribute the tax burden. The property tax burden is redistributed after the market update based on all properties being assessed to fair market value.} 

^{Notice of Meeting to Adjourn Board of Review to a Later Date - 2026}

^{Notice of Board of Review - 2026}

How to Review and Discuss Your Assessment

_{If you have questions about your new assessment, you are encouraged to participate in Open Book. For Open Book information click HERE.} 

Board of Review - Formal Process

_{If you disagree with your assessment after your Open Book discussion, you may file an appeal with the Board of Review:}

_{» Deadline to File an Objection: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.}

_{» Board of Review: The Board of Review will be held at City Hall (201 W Oak Street) on Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.}

_{Do not wait until Board of Review to talk with an assessor.  You have the opportunity to discuss your opinion of value prior to filing a Form of Objection with the clerk.}

_{If you cannot come to an agreement of value, a written/oral intent to object must be filed with the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the Board of Review. A PA-115A form with your opinion of value must be filed with the clerk in order to attend the Board of Review.  You can drop off or mail your form to:} 

_{City Clerk} 

_{Jennifer Lydon} 

_{201 W Oak Street, Sparta, WI 54656} 

_{(608) 269-4340 ext. 5150}

clerk [at] spartawisconsin.org (_{clerk[at]spartawisconsin[dot]org}) 

Forms must be received no later than August 11, 2026.

Additional Resources:

^{› Agent Authorization for Property Assessment Appeals}

^{› Department of Revenue 2025 Guide for Property Owners}

^{› Real Property Objection Form}

^{› Request to Testify by Telephone or Submit Sworn Written Statement}

^{› Request for Waiver of Board of Review Hearing}