Who is responsible for determining the value of my property?

In California, the particular entity responsible for determining the value of your property under Eminent Domain Law depends on the situation. If the property is being taken by the federal government, then the responsible agency will determine the value. This value will be determined by the agency making an offer to purchase the property, which will be based on an appraisal conducted by the agency. If the property is being taken by the state government, then the responsible agency will usually be the State Board of Equalization (BOE). The BOE will send an appraiser to assess the value of the property. The appraiser will consider factors such as location, development potential, market value, and other factors. If the property is being taken by a local government, such as a city or county, the responsible agency will often be the public entity initiating the action. This entity will likely contact an independent appraiser to assess the value of the property. In any case, the value determined by the responsible agency should be fair and just, and may sometimes be challenged in court if it is determined to be too low.

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