The Property Appraiser follows an annual calendar of events established by Florida Law. The following are key dates in the annual process of preparing the Property Value Roll:
January 1
The date used as a basis for all property value assessments for the tax year
The date that determines residency or ownership requirements to qualify for Homestead Exemption and additional Senior Citizen Exemption
The date for establishing the classification of agricultural classification applications
January 1 to April 1
Filing period for Tangible Personal Property Returns. Filing deadline is April 1
March 1
Deadline for filing annual application for Homestead Exemption
Deadline for filing annual application for additional Senior Citizen Exemption
Deadline for filing annual application for agricultural classification
Deadline for filing annual application for Non-Profit Exemption
Deadline for receiving exemption application for leasehold interests in governmental property
April 1
Deadline for filing Tangible Personal Property Return without penalty
Deadline for filing all other returns and applications not otherwise specified by specific provision of general law
After April 1
Penalty imposed for improper or late filing or failure to file Tangible Personal Property Return
June 1
Deadline for submitting the required documentation for the additional Senior Citizen Exemption
No later than July 1
Property owners notified in writing of all exemption and agricultural classification applications denied for the current year
Deliver notices of proposed taxes (TRIM) pursuant to s. 200.069, to all taxpayers by first class mail
For a period of 25 days following the mailing of the TRIM notices
Any inquiries pertaining to the assessment, exemptions or other concerns can be addressed with the Property Appraiser's Office. Differences of opinion on value and any discrepancies should be discussed at this time. Exemptions and agricultural classifications applied for should also be verified
No later than November 1
The Tax Collector mails tax bills to all Real and Tangible Personal Property owners
