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Applications & Related Forms:EXEMPTIONS:
HOMESTEAD: Certificate of Trust (required for some applicants when property is held by a Trust). Note: This form is only required if submitted in lieu of a copy of the actual, executed trust agreement.
HOMESTEAD PORTABILITY: Application to Transfer Homestead Assessment Difference (Form DR-501T) . IMPORTANT: This form is an application to transfer your Save Our Homes benefit to a new homesteaded property. You MUST also file for a homestead exemption on the new property.
DISABILITY EXEMPTION: Statement of Gross Income (Form DR-501A). Note: Only required for certain individuals seeking the total exemption from Ad Valorem taxation.
DEPLOYED MILITARY EXEMPTION (Form DR-501M). Must be filed annually if the owner holds homestead and was on active military duty in the prior year outside of the United States borders in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle.
$5,000 VETERAN'S DISABILITY EXEMPTION : No specific application form required. Submit a copy of your Certificate of Disability from the U.S. Government or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or predecessor agency). Must also provide proof of being a permanent resident of the State of Florida.
REAL PROPERTY (ALL):
CHANGE OF MAILING ADDRESS - Simply send us giving us your name, the property ID number (or property street address) and the requested new mailing address information. Alternatively, you may print this form and mail or fax it to us. Please do not send multiple requests. Note: Our office provides the Revenue Collector's office an updated name and address file each year for the November tax bills. The names and addresses reflected on the Revenue Collector's website are updated every November 1st.
NOTICE OF OWNERSHIP CHANGE: Change of Ownership or Control of Non-Homesteaded Property (Form DR-430) . IMPORTANT: Per Section 193.1556, Florida Statutes, you must notify the Property Appraiser in writing when you obtain ownership (or controlling interest in a business owning) of non-homesteaded property. You are NOT required to file any notice IF you have recorded a deed documenting the change of ownership. This form is not to be used to transfer property or to add an owner to a property. It is used solely to notify our office that there has been a change in ownership or controlling interest and a deed has not been recorded.
APARTMENT SURVEY. The information provided on this form will assist our office with accurately determining a fair and just market value for your property. The information provided is not subject to public records disclosure.
COMMERCIAL SURVEY. The information provided on this form will assist our office with accurately determining a fair and just market value for your property. The information provided is not subject to public records disclosure.
PARCEL SPLIT/COMBINE REQUEST. Use this form to request our office to split or combine adjacent parcels which have identical current ownership.
PARCEL SPLIT/COMBINE REQUEST. To submit a request to split or combine properties, please click here.
PARCEL SPLIT CONDOMINIUM/COOPERATIVE REQUEST. Use this form to request our office to split adjacent parcels which have identical current ownership.
PARCEL COMBINE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM/COOPERATIVE REQUEST. Use this form to request our office to combine adjacent parcels which have identical current ownership.
PARCEL COMBINE COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM REQUEST. Use this form to request our office to combine adjacent parcels which have identical current ownership.
DECLARATION OF PARTIAL PERSONAL USE. Use this form to notify our office when a multi-unit property (duplex, triplex, small apartment buildings) is partially used as a homestead which other portions (rooms, duplex unit, apartments) are rented out to tenants.
AGRICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION:
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY (TPP):
TPP: Request for 30-Day Extension of Filing Date. Per state law, this request must be submitted in a reasonable amount of time BEFORE the annual April 1 TPP filing deadline.
CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT & OTHERS ELIGIBLE BY STATE LAW:
CATASTROPHIC STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORT FORM:
DAMAGE: Damage Report Form. Let us know if your property has been damaged.
V.A.B. Appeals Process Petitions:
Please fill out the petition form online, or print a copy below and mail/deliver to the Broward County Value Adjustment Board, along with the VAB's statutory $15 filing fee (payable to "Value Adjustment Board") to:
Value Adjustment Board
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 120
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301Questions? Contact the VAB at 954.357.7205 or 954.357.5367 , or .
IMPORTANT: 2024 FILING PERIOD DEADLINES.
VALUE ISSUES: All 2024 VALUATION petitions are due at the Value Adjustment Board office by the SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 filing deadline . NOTE: Anyone seeking to file a 2024 value appeal AFTER the September deadline must either contact the VAB directly (see above) or use the online filing link for details on "good cause" late filing.
EXEMPTIONS: March 1, 2024, was the deadline to timely file for 2024 exemptions. Section 196.011(8), Florida Statutes, required ALL late-filed exemption applications for 2024 be filed with the Property Appraiser by the September 18, 2024, statutory deadline . Once the September statutory "late-filing" deadline has closed, we cannot accept any more 2024 exemption applications (note: regardless of any good cause reason for missing the late filing deadline). Petitions challenging our office's DENIAL or REMOVAL of an exemption may be filed with the VAB at any time of the year so long as it is within 30 days of the date of the denial notice.
V.A.B. FORMS:
PETITIONS TO CHALLENGE THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION:
Denial Petition for Homestead, Senior and Other Exemptions (DR-486 Form) - Note: Check the appropriate boxes on the form indicating this is a "Denial of Request for Exemption" petition.
Denial Petition for Non-Profit/Institutional Exemptions (DR-486 Form) - Note: Check the appropriate boxes on the form indicating this is a "Denial of Request for Exemption" petition.
Denial Petition for Agricultural Classification (DR-486 Form) - Note: Check the appropriate boxes on the form indicating this is a "Denial for Agricultural Classification" petition.
Petition Withdrawal Form - This form is used when a petitioner, for whatever reason, simply wishes to withdraw his/her appeal.
Power of Attorney for Representation Before the VAB - You may use this form to grant power of attorney for representation in value adjustment board proceedings.
Written Authorization for Representation Before the VAB - You may use this form to authorize an uncompensated representative to represent you in value adjustment board proceedings.
PETITIONS TO CHALLENGE 2024 VALUE ASSESSMENTS:
You may file a petition to challenge your proposed 2024 assessment any time after the TRIM Notices are mailed in mid-August. The statutory deadline to file a 2024 value petition is September 18, 2024. If you miss the September deadline, contact the VAB directly (see above) for details on "good cause" late filing for a value appeal. Note: The Property Appraiser does NOT set any tax rates. Under Florida law, you cannot petition the VAB to challenge the amount of TAXES you must pay. A value petition only challenges the proposed MARKET VALUE of the property. To protest your proposed tax rates, you must attend the public hearings listed on your TRIM Notice.
Petition to Challenge Value Assessments and Value Good Cause Request (DR-486 Form) - Note: This form is used for valuation challenges for both real property and tangible personal property. Check the appropriate box for either "Real Property Value" or "Tangible Personal Property Value." This form is also used to request GOOD CAUSE to late file if you missed the September 18, 2024, deadline. Contact the VAB directly for more information if you wish to learn more about "good cause" late filing. You may also e-file your value appeal petition online directly with the VAB by clicking here.
Petition Withdrawal Form - This form is used when a petitioner, for whatever reason, simply wishes to withdraw his/her appeal.
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Instead, contact this office by phone. Information provided on this website is for tax roll purposes only and may not be appropriate for other uses. Values are not final until certified pursuant to Florida law.