The Martin County property appraiser determines the value of property in that county, based on state statutes. Martin County may otherwise be accessed differently, based on location they cannot be, simply because every county in the state of Florida must make those determinations based on the same rules and regulations. Conversely, some states allow counties to determine the manner in which the value of property is determined.

 

 

 

Like every county in Florida, Martin County appraises the value of property every five years. In this way, property owners that experience a real market decrease in the value of their property are not faced with tax bills based on the previous value. This has in fact been a growing problem around the nation.

 

 

 

When the real estate market was booming, many pieces of property in Florida were valued significantly higher than ever before. Because the Martin County property appraiser makes value determinations every five years or less, property owners can receive a realistic assessment based on current factors and avoid property taxes which would far exceed the value of the property.

 

 

 

The location of each piece of property may also influence the value as determined by the Martin County property appraiser. In some cases, locations have experienced an increase in value due to the addition or parks and other community benefits. Conversely, property values have dropped in some locations because of the presence of closed businesses and fewer community amenities.

The St Johns County property appraiser in Florida must appraise the value of properties within the county and allow for legal exemptions when the paperwork has been filed correctly. The value is determined at fair market value, which helps to determine the tax burden for each property owner. The St Johns County property appraiser also helps top keep records for the county, including the ownership and location of all parcels of land within the county.

 

 

 

The St Johns County property appraiser makes determinations about the value of a piece of property according to the statues in Florida. In fact, every county must follow the same rules when determining fair market value. This is done to ensure that property owners across the state are subject to the same rules, preventing unfair taxation.

 

 

 

One of the factors utilized to determine the value of property is the location of the property. In fact, location and size are the primary factors used. Property which is located further away from a body of water will have a lower fair market value than properties located close to or on a body of water.

 

 

 

However, properties which are in flood zones or in areas that are likely to suffer hurricane damage, will have a lower fair market value than those which do not experience those issues. There are a myriad of factors, such as flood zones, which can greatly alter the value of a property as determined by the St Johns County property appraiser.

The Escambia County property appraiser makes determinations about the value of property in locations such as Pensacola Florida. The Escambia County property appraiser makes these determinations based on the laws and statutes of the state of Florida.

 

 

 

The state statutes include stipulations about location, size and community amenities when determining the fair market value of a piece of property. In addition, there are factors which can decrease the value of a piece of property as determined by the Escambia County property appraiser, including high crime rates. In essence, the value of property can be directly influenced by the desirability of a location.

 

 

 

Properties found on or near a body of water such as the Gulf of Mexico, are often found to have a higher fair market value than those that are not. However, the recent oil spill at the Deep Water Horizon, may greatly affect the value of properties on the gulf. In fact, the state of Florida has already prepared to lower taxes for those found in areas which are directly affected, including Escambia County.

 

 

 

Areas which relied on tourism have already seen the implications of the oil spill, even in areas that have not yet been directly hit by the oil. In fact, individuals that were in the process of buying property in those areas have often decided against it. All of these issues influence the fair market value of properties in places such as Escambia County and the Escambia County property appraiser does take those factors into account. 

 

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.