After the hearing, the special magistrate will issue a written recommended decision. The VAB Clerk will send a copy of this recommended decision to the petitioner according to the preferred method of communication indicated on the petition form. The recommended decision will then be considered by the VAB at a public meeting, and the VAB …
The VAB Clerk will schedule each petition for a hearing before the special magistrate at a certain date and time, at which the petitioner may present evidence in support of their case. The petitioner must appear in person unless the petitioner indicates that they will not appear at the hearing, but would like for the …
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) …
The petitioner and the Property Appraiser’s Office are each required to provide a copy of their evidence for use by the Special Magistrate at the hearing. If not being brought to the hearing, evidence must be provided to the VAB Clerk five (5) business days prior to the hearing, and can be uploaded through the VAB Online Portal, …
Per Florida Statute 194.011(4)(a), any information and/or evidence the Property Appraiser’s Office plans to present to the Value Adjustment Board must be provided to the Petitioner at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing. The Property Appraiser will provide this supporting documentary evidence directly to the Petitioner according to the preferred method of communication …
Per Florida Statute 194.011(4)(a), any information and/or evidence a petitioner plans to present to the Value Adjustment Board must be provided to the Property Appraiser at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing. The Property Appraiser shall also present to the petitioner its evidence at least 15 days prior to the hearing date. Supporting …
When a petitioner does not appear by the commencement of a scheduled hearing and the petitioner has not previously submitted a good cause request, the special magistrate will not commence or proceed with the hearing and will produce a recommended decision denying the petition. The recommendation will include a finding of fact that the petitioner …
A petitioner may request in writing to have a telephonic hearing. The request must be received by the VAB Clerk at least ten (10) days before the scheduled hearing date. By requesting a telephonic hearing, the petitioner agrees that all parties and witnesses shall be available at the scheduled hearing time, and all parties shall …
No. Petitioners may indicate on the petition or submit a written statement at least five (5) days prior to the hearing that the petitioner does not wish to be present at the hearing, but would like their evidence to be considered in their absence. The petitioner would then be excused from attending the hearing and …
No, petitioners may represent themselves in VAB proceedings. However, many petitioners do hire an attorney or other professional representation. If a petitioner wants someone other than a licensed professional to act as their agent in VAB proceedings, that person must sign the petition or the petitioner must provide written authorization for that person. Please see …