Property Assessment Review Panel (PARP)

First step in the appeal process for property assessments. Provides property owners with an independent panel for review of property assessments in BC. Reviews and holds 30-minute, semi-formal hearings on property assessment complaints. Investigates and adjudicates property assessments and issues a formal Decision Notice after a hearing. The deadline for filing a property assessment complaint with the review panel is January 31 and hearings occur from early February to March 15 each year; if they do not agree with the decision of the Property Assessment Review Panel, they have until April 30 to file and appeal with the Appeal Board.