You may be eligible for a temporary reduction in you property taxes. If you belive the market value of your property is less than the assessed value and you live in Alameda County contact the Assessors office online www.acgov.org/assessor and request the form titled 2008-2009 INFORMAL REQUEST FOR “DECLINE IN MARKET VALUE” (PROP 8) REASSESSMENT where you will find more detailed information such as deadline dates and the appeals process. The Office of Assessor, Alameda County is located at 1221 Oak St., County Administration Building Oakland, California 94612-4288. Phone(510) 272-3787 / Fax (510)272-3803.