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What is the deadline for filing a petition?

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 …

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How do I contact the VAB Clerk?

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 …

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What is a Special Magistrate?

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 …

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What is the Value Adjustment Board?

The Value Adjustment Board (“VAB”) is an independent governmental body which hears appeals regarding property value assessments, denied exemptions or classifications, ad valorem tax deferrals, portability decisions, and change of ownership or control. Taxpayers or their representatives file petitions with the VAB in the county where the property is located. The VAB consists of five …

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How do I know if a property has been redeemed before the sale date?

The status of properties scheduled for sale will be updated periodically on the online auction site, www.lake.realtaxdeed.com. Every effort is made to keep this information current; however, to check for last-minute redemptions, you may contact a Tax Deed Clerk at (352) 253-2620 or 2621.