Vermont property owners who are not satisfied with the assessed value of their property may request a grievance hearing with the board of listers and may further appeal the listers’ decision to the town’s Board of Civil Authority (BCA).  In towns undergoing reappraisals, the number of appeals to the BCA can increase significantly,  

We offer two free training options on effective BCA hearings – thanks to support from the Vermont Department of Taxes – for selectboard members, justices of the peace, town clerks, BCA members, listers, assessors, and town treasurers. 

Effective BCA Property Tax Assessment Appeal Hearings: Hybrid Event

This full-day training provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental concepts of property tax assessment as well as the legal requirements and best practices for lister grievance and BCA appeal hearings. An interactive mock BCA hearing offers hands-on experience, and a best practices panel creates an opportunity to ask questions, discuss common problems, share success stories, and learn from one another.

NOTE: When registering, please choose In-Person or Virtual. Everyone will receive a Zoom link that can be used if, for any reason, you are unable to attend in person. In-person registration will end Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Presenters:
VLCT Staff Attorneys 
District Advisors from the Property Valuation and Review (PVR) division of the Vermont Department of Taxes

The Capitol Plaza Hotel offers in-person attendees complimentary parking in the Capitol Plaza parking lot on a space available basis. Use Taylor Bridge to access the lot. Parking tickets are available at the gates at both entrances to the parking lot. Bring your ticket inside to be validated for free parking; otherwise, standard parking fees will apply.

Agenda 

8:30 – 9:00 AM:          Registration & breakfast 
9:00 – 9:05 AM:          Welcome  
9:05 – 9:40 AM:          Fair Market Value and Equalization Overview    
9:45 – 10:45 AM:        Lister Responsibilities and the Grievance Process?
10:45 – 10:55 AM:      Break  
10:55 – 12:00 PM:      Effective BCA Property Tax Assessment Appeal Hearings 
12:00 – 1:00 PM:        Lunch  
1:00 – 2:00 PM:          Mock BCA Hearing 
2:00 – 3:00 PM:          Best Practices and Panel Discussion 

Reappraisal Town Evening Zoom Webinars

April 15, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
June 17, 6:00 – 7:30 PM 
July 22, 6:00 – 7:30 PM 
These will have separate event registrations