If a petitioner indicates that they will not be present at the hearing but would like their evidence considered in their absence, the petitioner must submit a copy of their evidence that was included as part of the evidence exchange with the Property Appraiser. The evidence must be submitted to the VAB Clerk at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing for the evidence to be presented to the Special Magistrate on their behalf.
The copies of the evidence can be uploaded through the VAB Online Portal, mailed, or delivered in person.
Online:
Copies of evidence, documentation, and information for petitions can be viewed and uploaded through the VAB online portal.
In-Person:
Deliver to the Value Adjustment Board Clerk, located at:
Lake County Courthouse
550 W. Main St.
East Wing, First Floor (Jury Assembly Room)
Tavares, FL 32778
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
By Mail:
Lake County Value Adjustment Board
550 W. Main St.
Tavares, FL 32778-7800
The VAB Clerk WILL NOT accept evidence received either by fax or email.
It is the petitioner’s responsibility to submit evidence to the Property Appraiser in a timely manner to meet the requirement of the statutorial evidence exchange. Evidence may be sent to the Property Appraiser via email at [email protected].