1. (d) A request pursuant to this section must be filed with ORPTS not later than 30 days prior to the last date set by law for the filing of the final assessment roll.
2. (e) Upon receipt of such request, ORPTS will advise the assessor, county director, and if appropriate, the school district officials that a special equalization rate or certified change in level of assessment factor may be determined in accordance with this Subpart.
3. (f) If a special equalization rate or certified change in level of assessment factor is established, ORPTS will notify the assessor, county director, and if appropriate, the school district officials, of the special equalization rate or certified change in level of assessment factor. If the request is denied, the notification to the same parties shall state the reason for the denial.

(a) School tax apportionment.

The assessor of a city or town may submit a written request for a special equalization rate for purposes of school tax apportionment where there has been a change in the level of assessment since the establishment of the State equalization rate for the prior roll.

(b) Exemptions for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings.

The assessor of a city to which the multiple dwelling law is applicable may request the certification of a change in level of assessment factor for purposes of section 489 of the Real Property Tax Law.

(c) Assessment of special franchise property.

The assessor or an owner of special franchise property may submit a written request for a special equalization rate for the purpose of determining assessments of special franchise property.