Expected timelines in ODR:
| Step | When |
| Board gives you log in instructions to ODR website to start confidential settlement discussions | In April or May |
| BC Assessment: uploads the Property Valuation Summary | In first 3 days |
| Appellant: details concerns with the assessment and uploads supporting documents | In first 5 days |
| BC Assessment: responds, includes their position on the issues and uploads supporting documents | In next 5 days |
| Both parties: try to reach agreement with further discussions and sharing of documents | In next 5 to 7 days |
| Both parties: can request the assistance of the Board facilitator | At anytime |
| Board facilitator: assists parties reach mutual agreement. If not resolved, sets deadlines for adjudication | In 2 to 3 weeks from start |
| If agreement not reached, both parties: prepare documents with all their arguments and evidence and uploads them to the ODR website | Additional 4 to 8 weeks |
| Board member: decides whether the assessment will change and uploads the decision with written reasons | 60 to 90 days later |