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 Lee County TRIM Notices-Tax AssessmentsPosted: October 02, 2009
Recently I have been asked by some of my homeowners if I feel their TRIM Notices from the Property Appraiser's office were fair and just. Most of the time, the Tax Assesser does a great job with their assessments, but if a homeowner feels that they have not done a great job, the owner has the ability to appeal their notice. Below I have attached the verbage, staright from www.Leepa.org. MAKING A CASE: You can prevail at V.A.B. by presenting evidence and testimony that your property's assessed value is not market value. The fact that your assessed value increased or decreased from last year, is not a basis to alter this year's assessment. Problems common to the neighborhood are already considered in the sales prices of properties sold. Also, you cannot base your case on personal hardship, such as living on a fixed income or an inability to pay taxes. You may, however, be eligible for the Tax Deferral Plan or Installment Payments offered through the Tax Collector's Office. Information regarding these plans is available at the Tax Collector?s website (www.leetc.com). THE VAB HEARING: Value Adjustment Board hearings begin in the fall. While an attorney is not required, one may represent you. You will present your evidence and testimony to a Special Magistrate. An appraiser from this office will present evidence as to the market value of your property. After the Special Magistrate hearing, the V.A.B. will notify you in writing of their decision. If you accept the decision, do nothing further. If you disagree with the V.A.B. decision, you may file a Circuit Court civil action pursuant to Florida Statute 194.171. Additional information can be obtained from our office, or you may contact the Lee County Clerk of Court's Office at (239) 533-2328 regarding the filing process." Comments(0)Post a comment
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