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Dade County Property Appraiser

Dade County Property Appraiser

The Miami-Dade County property appraiser helps to determine the tax burden for each property owner in that county based on the state laws in Florida. Florida has state laws which have stipulations about the manner in which the value of a property should be determined. This is done to ensure that every property owner in the state is subject to the same rules. However, there are some exceptions and exemptions.
 
 
 
When the real estate market had reached its peak in Florida, homes were being built at record rates. During that time, many contractors had utilized drywall which was later found to be contaminated. That drywall has not only led to the need for new walls in said homes, but it has also led to many other problems in buildings, such as the deterioration of pipes. Homes that have this problem can now be subject to zero taxation until the problem is fixed.
 
 
 
There are some specific rules which must be followed in order for a home to be valued at zero if it was built with the contaminated drywall. For example, the homeowner could not have known about the problem when they bought the home. In addition, any improvements which are separate from the home, such as pools, would still be subjected to taxation on the value of those improvements. Residents must file the appropriate paperwork in order to take advantage of this tax break and any other exemptions which may apply.

Monroe County Property Appraiser

Monroe County Property Appraiser

In order to be fairly taxed, homeowners in Florida must have their property accessed by the county property appraiser at least every five years. That does not however mean that the value of the property will be increased every five years. The Monroe County property appraiser places a fair market value on property within the county and that could mean that the value of the property has decreased, just as it has in many places in Florida.
 
 
 
There have been houses that have been damaged due to hurricanes or flooding and those values have decreased. There were also houses built with contaminated drywall which are currently appraised at zero by the Monroe County property appraiser until the problems can be fixed.
 
 
 
Besides the special circumstances which may have lowered the value of properties in Florida, there has also been an enormous decrease in the sales of properties throughout the state, which has resulted in a decrease in the value of many properties throughout the state.
 
 
 
There are standard rules which influence the value of properties as determined by the Monroe County property appraiser. For example, the size, location and upgrades on a piece of property, all influence the fair market value of that property. The rules which govern how much those factors influence the value, are standard across the state.

Bay County Property Appraiser

Bay County Property Appraiser

Bay County Florida claims to have the most beautiful beaches in the world, which certainly influences the desirability of properties in that county. The Bay County property appraiser takes the beaches and other community amenities into account when making a determination about the value of a piece of property.
 
 
 
Properties located near a body of water, are often valued higher than those which are not. In fact, towns and cities that are landlocked in Florida, have a lesser fair market value on properties, than those located near the ocean of the gulf. Properties located near lakes are also valued higher than those which are not located near a body of water. The Bay County property appraiser takes these factors into account when determining the fair market value of a piece of property.
 
 
 
However, bodies of water can lower the value of a piece of property if those bodies of water can cause difficulties for residents. For example, properties which are prone to flooding would have a lesser value. In addition, properties located near polluted bodies of water would also have lowered value. For example, oil spills can greatly reduce the value of home on the gulf, even when the oil has not reached the shores. 
 
 
 
The simple fear that the oil or other contaminates could affect the safety of those on the property; indicate that there should be a decrease in the value of that property. The Bay County property appraiser must consider the negatives as well as the positives of property located near the water.

Okaloosa County Property Appraiser

Okaloosa County Property Appraiser

Much of Okaloosa county, Florida borders the Gulf of Mexico. The recent oil spill from the Deep Water Horizon has caused great difficulties for residents on the Gulf, including a decrease in property values and tourism. 
 
 
The Okaloosa County property appraiser takes this factors into to account when making the determination about the value of a piece of property in that county.
 
 
Properties that could be directly effected by the oil spill, such as those located on the Gulf, would likely have a lesser value placed on that property. However, the tax bills for this year had already been determined, which means that residents would not likely see a decreased tax bill, even if they were directly effected by the oil spill. Yet, The county and state have allowed for residents to apply for exemptions and a decrease in taxes, if they were effected.
 
 
In addition, properties located off of the gulf in the county, may also be subjected to lowered taxes. Those that were considering buying property in the area, and those which were planning vacations, may have changed their minds as a result of the oil spill. These factors can impact properties that are not located on or near the gulf, but are within the county limits. 
 
 
The Okaloosa County property appraiser must take these factors into account when determining the fair market value of property, but they must also follow state laws.

Walton County Property Appraiser

Walton County Property Appraiser

The Walton County property appraiser determines the value of property based on the laws of the state of Florida. In fact, each county must follow the applicable state laws when making determinations about the value or property. 
 
 
In addition, the value determined by the Walton County property appraiser is not considered a certified value and the amount placed as a fair market value on a property may be altered for tax purposes.
 
 
 
The laws in Florida are used to determine which factors would influence the value of property throughout the state. This was done to ensure that every state resident was subjected to the same rules and regulations and that no resident would be taxed unfairly.
 
 
 
The rules for determining the value of property include location as a primary factor. The Walton County property appraiser would access the location of the property and its proximity to water. The water would only be a factor if it is usable for recreation purposes.
 
 
However, the water could also have a negatively impact the value of property as determined by the Walton County property appraiser. For example, polluted bodies of water have a negative impact on the value of property.
 
 
 
The proximity to water can also influence events such as flooding and hurricane damage. For example, homes that have been damaged as a result of past hurricanes would likely be appraised at a lower amount by the Walton County property appraiser, even if the damage has been fixed.

Flagler County Property Appraiser

Flagler County Property Appraiser

The Flagler County property appraiser follows all applicable state laws when making determinations about the value of property. Those laws apply to all properties in the state of Florida and the same factors are used to determine the fair market value of property across the state. 
 
 
However, there are sometimes special exemptions for properties based on factors such as natural disasters and pollution which may influence the value of certain properties.
 
 
 
For example, many homes in Florida were recently built using contaminated drywall. Those properties are currently valued at zero dollars if the homeowners were unaware of the problem when they purchased those homes. That translates to a tax bill of zero dollars until the problem can be properly addressed.
 
 
 
There are many intervening factors which may alter the fair market value as determined by the Flagler County property appraiser. For example, homes located on the Atlantic which have sustained hurricane damage or been prone to flooding during hurricanes, would likely be appraised at a lower value.
 
 
 
 Homes that have been fixed, but are found to be in areas where flooding may again occur, may also be appraised at a lower fair market value by the Flagler County property appraiser.
 
 
 
There are standard factors used however, such as the location and proximity to community and community amenities such as parks and schools, both of which are paid for with tax dollars.

Hernando County Property Appraiser

Hernando County Property Appraiser

The Hernando County property appraiser makes determinations about the value of property, based on the same factors used in other counties in Florida. Location is one of the prevailing factors used to determine the value of a piece of property. However, there are many intervening factors which can reduce or increase the value of a property in Florida.
 
 
 
The Hernando County property appraiser must consider the economy when making determinations about value. For example, the real estate market in Hernando County has been greatly affected by the economy, resulting in a significant decrease in home sales when the economy first began to head towards a recession. Eventually, the artificially lowered prices on property in the county, led to an increase in sales. In turn, property values began to increase again in many areas within Hernando County.
 
 
 
The Hernando County property appraiser must always take these types of factors into account when determining the value of property. However, the decrease in the actual value of the house may not be reflected in the tax assessment, as the market value of a home can change very fast. While a property owner may discover that the market value of their home is one hundred thousand dollars less than what it was previously, they are not likely to see that large of a decrease in the Hernando County property appraiser's value of the home.
 

Brevard County Property Appraiser

Brevard County Property Appraiser

The Brevard County property appraiser is an elected official, just as they are in all counties in Florida. The state of Florida makes the laws which govern property appraisal in the state of Florida, thereby by ensuring that property taxes are fair for property owners and to the counties which collect them.
 
 
 
While the rules, laws and statues which govern property appraisal, are set out by the state, there are special circumstances which can include various allowances for lowered property taxes. For example, the Brevard property appraiser may determine that a certain area of the county has experienced a decrease in property value because of factors which homeowners have no control over, such as an increase in crime. 
 
 
The state laws my not allow them to lower property values to where the actual market value of the home falls, but the state may take that under advisement and allow for property owners to apply for a tax decrease.
 
 
 
In fact, property owners that disagree with the Brevard County appraiser's value determination, always have the right to petition to have their property value decreased, thereby decreasing their tax burden.  
 
 
In fact, every property owner in Florida has the right to petition to have their property value decreased based on special circumstances, such as contaminated drywall which has been found in many homes throughout Florida. 

Sarasota County Property Appraiser

Sarasota County Property Appraiser

The Sarasota County property appraiser has a website like all county appraisers in Florida, so that property owners can stay up to date on important information. For example, there is a tax exemption for homes and businesses which were built with contaminated drywall, but property owners must apply for the exemption.

 

Throughout the state of Florida many buildings were made using the contaminated Chinese drywall which has caused extensive property damage, including damage to pipes and other vital portions of property. However, the Sarasota County property appraiser does not make that determination when they make their value assessment. Instead, property owners must apply for the exemption and they can only do so if they were not aware of the issue when the bought the home.

 

Vital information such as allowable tax exemptions can be found ion websites such as the Sarasota County property appraiser website. However, homeowners can also call the Sarasota County property appraiser to find out the same information, making the process easier for homeowners that are confused about their property value assessment or about the taxes they owe.

 

The down economy has also led many property owners to dispute the assessment made by the Sarasota County property appraiser and the website can help them through the process. In addition, property owners can estimate the taxes they will owe in each year, simply by determining  the assessed value of their property and the estimated tax increase in any given year.

 

Collier County Property Appraiser

Collier County Property Appraiser

With cities such as Naples, the Collier County property appraiser handles the appraisal of some of the most expensive properties in the United States. There are however, sections of the county which have substantially lower property values, resulting in a large scale of property taxes in Collier County.
 
 
 
The Collier County property appraiser certainly takes locations into account when determining the value of a property in the county. Properties which are located nearest the Gulf have some of the highest property values. 
 
 
In addition, properties found in cities such as Naples, automatically have a higher value, based simply on the many services offered to Naples residents and Collier county residents. For example, Collier county residents receive free beach parking and have a wide array of parks to choose from, both of which influence the property values in that area.
 
 
 
Yet, there are factors which can substantially decrease than the value of properties in certain areas of Collier County. For example, even within Naples, there are areas that have higher crime rates and schools which have received failing grades for education. In those areas, the value or property would be lowered by the Collier County property appraiser, simply because the property is in an undesirable location.
 
 
 
Factors such as home improvements also influence the value of a property given by the Collier County property appraiser. In addition, hurricane prone areas and flood zones also receive lower property values.
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