We are coming up on that time of year again where it may be possible to lower your property taxes. In the month of August all Jacksonville, FL property owners will have the opportunity to appeal their property tax assessment.
Many Jacksonville homeowners have taken a hit with the loss of value in the market and it is just too tough for the Duval County property appraiser’s office to keep up with fluctuating values. There is a Value Adjustment Board or “VAB” as it is sometimes called that reviews appeals.
Starting in the month of August each Duval county property owner will receive a form in which to appeal their tax assessment. In order to file the appeal you must obtain the form DR-486A form the Florida Department of Revenue or online at VAB Forms. You can find the VAB timeline here You only have until Sept 9 in order to file your appeal. If you wait until after that you will have to wait until the next year.
This is all assuming that if this is your primary residence that you have filed your homestead exemption. You have filed for your exemption this year haven’t you? If you have not then it will have to wait until next year as well.
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