How is property assessed in Florida?
RATES: Florida property tax is based on assessed value of the property on January 1 of each year, minus any exemptions or other adjustments used to determine the property’s taxable value. Millage rates vary locally in Florida from just under $10 to nearly $25 per $1,000 of taxable value.
How often is property value assessed in Florida?
Florida law requires that all non-homestead property be assessed at market value as of January 1. Thereafter, the property must be assessed annually and any increase over 10% will be deferred.
What does a property appraiser do?
WHAT IS A REAL ESTATE APPRAISER? Real estate appraisers assess the market value of properties, such as homes or commercial real estate. Their work forms the basis of valuing, selling, and buying property fairly and lawfully.
Where is the appraiser’s office in Clearwater Florida?
Pinellas County Appraiser’s Office. Address. PO Box 1957, Clearwater, Florida, 33757. Phone. 727-464-3207.
Is the Pinellas County property appraiser’s office accredited?
The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) is pleased to announce that the Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s office has received the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration. Would you like PAO news and announcements sent to your inbox?
Where can I find property records in Florida?
Several government offices in Clearwater and Florida state maintain Property Records, which are a valuable tool for understanding the history of a property, finding property owner information, and evaluating a property as a buyer or seller.
What kind of property is in Pinellas County?
Taxable property includes land and commercial properties, often referred to as real property or real estate, and fixed assets owned by businesses, often referred to as personal property. Property assessments performed by the Assessor are used to determine the Pinellas County property taxes owed by individual taxpayers.