| Alba Real Estate LLC is a member of both the Indian River County Board of Realtors and the Realtors Association of St Lucie, INC and has access to properties from Miami- Dade to Brevard County. Property Appraisal Calendar
January 1 Assessment Date: ALL VALUES, exemptions and classifications are determined as of this date each year. ALL YEAR May pre-file for exemptions and classifications for next year. March 1 LAST DAY TO FILE FOR ANY EXEMPTION OR CLASSIFICATION for current tax year. March 2 thru end of TRIM period Late filing for Homestead, with penalty fee and hardship reason for having missed March 1 deadline. April 1 - June 30 Property Appraiser must notify any applicant for exemption or classification IF DENIED. August Property Appraiser mails "TRIM" notice (Notice of Proposed Property Taxes) to all property owners. This notice is a review of the tax roll and contains your ASSESSED VALUE as well as information on protests or exemptions. August - September 25 day period, starting with mailing of notices, in which you may discuss your value with the Property Appraiser's staff, or discuss government spending with taxing authorities. Dates of Public hearings on budgets (Taxes) are on the TRIM notice. LAST DAY TO FILE PROTEST OF VALUATION / OR EXEMPTION is contained in the TRIM notice. It is difficult to reduce any assessments after this date. Late September VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD meets to review challenges to Appraiser's assessed value. You must pay a filing fee and complete a petition form, which MUST BE FILED BY THE DEADLINE stated in the TRIM notice. About October 10 The tax roll is CERTIFIED to the Tax Collector. It is ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to change assessments after this date. November 1 Tax Collector mails Tax Bills. 60 Days After Certification Last day to file suit in Circuit Court to protest assessment or exemption decisions. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS 1. Florida Voters Registration (if you vote)
2. Florida Drivers License (if you drive)
3. Florida Registration for Car (if you own a car)
4. Recorded Deed for Property
5. Current Utility Bill for Service in Your Name Prior to January 1
6. Social Security Number (all owners) ALL ITEMS must be obtained BEFORE JANUARY 1, for the year you file. Bring all of the above for each owner appearing on the deed. if you do not vote, drive, or own a car, a declaration of domicile can prove Florida Residency. If the residence has been placed in a trust, please bring a copy of said trust. SENIOR EXEMPTION
Application Deadline: MARCH 1 To Qualify: 1. At least one OWNER in the HOUSEHOLD must be at least 65 years of age.
2. All owners must be approved for Homestead Exemption for the current tax year.
3. Total HOUSEHOLD income must not exceed the amount adjusted January 1 by the department of Revenue based on the Consumer Price Index. To Apply: 1. Proof of Age i.e. Florida Drivers License or ID Card etc.
2. Income verification for ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS i.e. IRS form 1040, if filed and all W-2 and 1099 forms. The Legislature has provided relief in the form of a tax deferment for those owning homestead property who may need it. Please contact the Tax Collector for details. Amendment 10 - Effective January 1 1994 Limits assessment increases on Homestead property to the lesser of the Cost of Living index or 3%. | 