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VAB Meeting Schedule
See the Value Adjustment (VAB) home page under Clerk Services for public meeting dates and hearing information. |
File a Petition Online
Select to file a petition electronically for the 2010 tax year. This requires payment by a major credit card. A 3.5 percent (.035)convenience fee is charged by the credit card vendor. If you prefer filing by mail, links to all applicable VAB forms and instructions are below. |
Deadlines, Fees, and Instructions for Filing Petitions
This document reviews the initial filing requirements. The deadline to file a value petition will be printed on the TRIM Notices that are mailed by the Property Appraiser in August. Deadlines for exemptions and greenbelt issues may vary. Call the VAB office for dates. |
DR-486 Petition Form
Petition to Value Adjustment Board, Request for a Hearing: Petition for both real and tangible property issues, such as value, exemptions, greenbelt, et ceteria. A $15 filing fee is required. Deliver or mail to VAB, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd, 12th Fl, Tampa, Fl, 33602. Form not accepted by fax or e-mail. |
DR-486PORT Petition Form
Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference, Request for a Hearing: Petition form used when seeking to transfer your homestead cap to another property. A $15 filing fee is required. Deliver or mail to VAB, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd, 12th Fl, Tampa, Fl, 33602. Form not accepted by fax or e-mail. |
DR-486DP Petition Form
Tax Deferral or Penalties, Request for Hearing: A $15 filing fee is required. Deliver or mail to VAB, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd, 12th Fl, Tampa, Fl, 33602. Form not accepted by fax or e-mail. |
Form DR 485WI Petition Form
Withdrawal of Petition: E-mail the form to vab@hillsclerk.com or mailed to VAB, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd, 12th Fl, Tampa, Fl, 33602. |
DR Form List
Complete listing of Department of Revenue forms for the Value Adjustment Board process. |
Request to File with VAB after the Statutory Deadlines
Form and Instructions When Filing After a Deadline: An explanation of the circumstances that caused you to miss the filing deadline must be submitted along with the petition and the filing fee. The circumstances will be reviewed by an Attorney, who will determine if there is "good cause" to allow the petition to be considered. |
Local VAB Procedures
Information and local procedures for the 2010 tax year. A revised document will be posted by August of each tax year. Department of Revenue rules shall supersede to the extent of any conflict. |
Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual
Prepared by the Department of Revenue. Includes Rule 12D-9: Uniform Rules of Procedure for Hearings Before Value Adjustment Boards |
Other Legal Resources Including Statutory Criteria
Prepared by the Department of Revenue |
Reference Materials Including Guidelines
Prepared by the Department of Revenue |
Florida Government-In-The-Sunshine Manual
Prepared by the Office of the Attorney General, Tallahassee, FL, (850) 245-0140. The publisher is First Amendment Foundation, 336 E. College Ave., #101, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (800) 337-3518. |
Contacts and Resources
Listing of Value Adjustment Board Members, VAB Clerk Designee, and various VAB resouces. |
Special Magistrates
2010 Special Magistrate List |
Local Referral Process
Local Value Adjustment Board procedures when petitioners request an additional review of the special magistrate recommended decision. For reconsideration, petitioners must submit a written request 7 days prior to the VAB meeting. |