Leon County Property Appraiser: Tallahassee, FL

Introduction

The Leon County Property Appraiser's Office is responsible for appraising all real and personal property in Leon County, Florida. The office is headed by the Property Appraiser, who is elected to a four-year term. The current Property Appraiser is Akinyemi "A.B." Adeogun Jr.

Responsibilities of the Property Appraiser

The Property Appraiser's Office has a number of responsibilities, including:

• Appraising all real and personal property in Leon County
• Maintaining property records
• Issuing property tax bills
• Collecting property taxes
• Providing information to the public about property values

How Property Values Are Determined

The Property Appraiser's Office uses a variety of factors to determine property values, including:

• The sale price of comparable properties
• The size, age, and condition of the property
• The location of the property
• The current market conditions

Property Tax Exemptions

There are a number of property tax exemptions available in Leon County, including:

• The homestead exemption
• The senior citizen exemption
• The disabled veteran exemption
• The low-income exemption

How to File an Appeal

If you believe that your property has been appraised at an incorrect value, you can file an appeal with the Property Appraiser's Office. The appeal process is relatively simple, and you can get help from the Property Appraiser's Office staff.

Contact Information

The Leon County Property Appraiser's Office is located at:

401 E. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach the office by phone at (850) 606-3000 or by email at [email protected]

Additional Resources

The Leon County Property Appraiser's Office website contains a wealth of information about property taxes and assessments. You can also find information about the appeal process and the various property tax exemptions that are available.

• Leon County Property Appraiser's Office website
• Florida Department of Revenue website
• National Association of County Auditors and Treasurers website

FAQs

1. What is the difference between a property appraisal and a property assessment?

A property appraisal is an estimate of the value of a property. A property assessment is the value that is used to calculate property taxes.

2. How often are properties appraised in Leon County?

Properties in Leon County are appraised every year.

3. What are the factors that affect property values?

The factors that affect property values include the sale price of comparable properties, the size, age, and condition of the property, the location of the property, and the current market conditions.

4. What are the property tax exemptions available in Leon County?

The property tax exemptions available in Leon County include the homestead exemption, the senior citizen exemption, the disabled veteran exemption, and the low-income exemption.

5. How do I file an appeal if I believe my property has been appraised at an incorrect value?

You can file an appeal with the Property Appraiser's Office. The appeal process is relatively simple, and you can get help from the Property Appraiser's Office staff.

6. How can I contact the Leon County Property Appraiser's Office?

You can reach the Leon County Property Appraiser's Office by phone at (850) 606-3000 or by email at [email protected]