Prior to filing a joint petition for contiguous parcels, the taxpayer or agent MUST first submit to the Lake County Property Appraiser’s Office a list of parcels and corresponding values for review. The petitioner may use DOR form DR-486MU/Attachment to Single Joint Petition for Multiple Units Filing. A copy of this form is available on …
Completed petitions may be filed in-person, by U.S. mail, or placed in one of several drop-box locations throughout the county. Online: Petitions can be submitted and paid through the VAB online portal. Documentation and information can also be submitted through the portal for your petition. Click here to get started filing your petition. In-Person: Deliver to the …
Florida law requires the VAB to deny a petition if the petitioner does not make the payment required below before it becomes delinquent, usually on April 1. These payment requirements are summarized below. For value petitions, including portability petitions, the required payment must include: All of non-ad valorem assessments, and a partial payment of at …
Filing a VAB petition does not prevent a taxpayer from the requirement paying their property taxes on a timely basis to obtain an early payment discount, as well as to avoid the assessment of interest and penalties if the VAB petition is denied. If a taxpayer petitions the VAB for denial or removal of a …
To contest the Property Appraiser’s denial of an application for tax exemption or agricultural classification, a petition must be filed with the VAB no later than 30 days after the mailing of the Property Appraiser’s denial notice. The denial notices are usually mailed at the end of June. To contest the “market and/or assessed” value …
No. Taxpayers may appeal their property tax assessment in the Circuit Court without filing a VAB petition. The VAB provides an alternative forum, in addition to the Circuit Court, in which taxpayers may appeal their property tax assessment.
All taxpayers have the right to an informal conference with the Property Appraiser’s Office regarding your property’s assessment. Some issues may be resolved by the Property Appraiser’s Office without filing a petition with the VAB or judicial review. An informal conference with the Property Appraiser is not required before filing a petition for administrative review …
No. The VAB is an independent board established by Florida Statutes (Chapter 194.015) to hear taxpayer appeals.
Office Location: Lake County Courthouse 550 W. Main Street East Wing, First Floor (Jury Assembly Room) Tavares, Florida 32778 Mail: Value Adjustment Board P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778 Email: [email protected] Phone: 352-742-4398 Please note, all communications related to a petition filed with the VAB will be shared with the Property Appraiser’s Office pursuant to …
Special magistrates are independent and neutral individuals appointed by the VAB to conduct hearings and recommend decisions to the VAB. Appraiser special magistrates are qualified real estate appraisers who hear petitions regarding real and personal property values. Attorney special magistrates are qualified attorneys who hear petitions regarding exemptions, classifications, deferrals, portability transfers, and other property …