2008 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes for Miami Dade and Broward counties went out in the mail a few weeks ago. Many people were surprised to find that their tax assessment value stayed the same or increased in a year where most properties market value actually decreased. For some basic valuation questions you may want to read this excellent article about the valuation process.
If after understanding the valuation process, you are interested in challenging your property tax assessment your window of opportunity is closing. Following is some information on the process…
For Miami Dade County
The deadline to appeal all values and exemptions is Sept. 17, 2008
You must go in person to the Tax Assessors office to discuss the reasons why you think your assessment is unjust. You may want to bring some recent real estate sales information with you to support your request for a valuation reduction. Based on the results of that conversation, you may then appeal to the Value Adjustment Board for a formal hearing. The office is located at:
| Stephen P. Clark Center | South Dade Government Center |
| 111 NW 1st Street | 10710 SW 211th Street |
| Miami, Fl 33128 Suite 710 | Miami, Fl 33189 Suite 207 |
Phone number for more information: 305-375-5641.
For Broward County
All 2008 Valuation petitions must be received at the Value Adjustment Board’s Office by September 19, 2008.
In order to petition the Value Adjustment Board, you need to complete this form.
You may also go in person to the Tax Appraisers Office located at:
115 South Andrews Avenue Room 111 or call for more information at 954-357-6830.
Good Luck!