This Notice is not a bill, it serves as an estimate of what your November tax notice will most likely reflect. Please review this Notice carefully; important information regarding property taxes, budget hearings, and current estimated values are provided.                                                                                                                     

If your concern remains unresolved after meeting with the property appraiser’s staff, you may file a petition for a hearing with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The deadline for filing a petition regarding your property value is 25 days after the mailing (Tuesday, September 13, 2011) of the TRIM notice.

The VAB is created by State law and is comprised of two members of the Marion County Commission, one member of the School Board, and two appointed citizen members. The Board appoints Special Magistrates, who are qualified real estate appraisers or attorneys, to conduct the informal hearings and rule on the assessment, exemption, or agricultural classification.

The VAB does not set millage rates and has no jurisdiction over taxes. The Special Magistrate can only address issues concerning values, exemptions, classifications, and portability. The magistrates are independent of the Property Appraiser’s Office.

Letter to Petitioner From Clerk of the Circuit Court

2011 Value Adjustment Board Rules
 

VAB Petition Forms

Real Estate, Tangible Personal Property, AG, Homestead

Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference

Petition Withdrawal Form

Petition Forms Filing Information

 A non-refundable filing fee of $15 may be required at the time you file your petition.
An additional $5 filing fee may be required for contiguous properties.
The petition must be filed with the Clerk of VAB located at Clerk Annex (former State Attorney Building) 19 NW Pine Avenue, Room 124 (Official Records).
The deadline to file a Petition is Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 5:00 P.M.

VAB Mailing Address

If you are sending via courier such as FedEx, send to: Clerk of the VAB, 110 NW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475 or you can mail petitions by regular US Mail to: Clerk of the VAB, PO Box 1030, Ocala, FL 34478-1030.