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Dear Taxpayer:
Goodbye August, & hello September! For us Floridians, we are now approaching the "Fall season" which really means goodbye rainy season. Not much normally changes with the heat levels though. But we can always hope!
Highlighted in this months newsletter is the great news that our office received word from the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) that they approved the Citrus County Property Appraisers 2022 assessment roll. For months, our staff has been working diligently determining the value of all property in Citrus County. What a huge milestone. The approved tax roll certifies that the values are accurate and correct. Everyone in our organization plays a role in our success!!
By now, all property owners in Citrus County have received their 2022 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM or Truth In Millage) from our office. We mailed out over 154,000 TRIM notices to Citrus County property owners. If you didn't receive your TRIM you can access it on our website at citruspa.org. Remember, this notice is not a bill but rather an estimate of your taxes based on the proposed tax rates, your property value, and exemptions. Florida law requires the Property Appraiser to assess every parcel of real and tangible personal property in Citrus County as of January 1 , 2022. The 2022 just values are based on the 2021 market data. It is important to remember the Property Appraisers Office does not set or collect taxes.
The next stage in the tax roll process is the petition filing period. Property owners have the option to appeal their properties assessment or denial of exemptions, portability, or classifications before the countys Value Adjustment Board (VAB), which is administered by the Citrus County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Florida law sets the petition filing period, which begins when the notices are mailed and ends 25 days later. This years deadline to file a petition is September 13, 2022 by 5:00 pm.
Once a petition is filed by a property owner, our office can’t make any changes to the current tax roll, unless granted by the VAB. The VAB may charge up to $15 for filing a petition. We encourage all property owners to have an informal conference with our office prior to filing a petition with the VAB. Although, the deadline date will not change even if you have a discussion with our office.
If my office can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us 352-341-6600 or stop by and meet with a member of our staff at one of our two convenient locations in Inverness or Crystal River. You can also chat with one of our customer service representatives during normal business hours on our Live Chat feature on our website at citruspa.org. I hope you have a wonderful day and hope to hear from you soon.
Respectfully,
C. Dalton
Cregg E. Dalton, CFA
Citrus County Property Appraiser
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