Alachua County Property Appraiser

These are the stats for Agricultural Classifications this year for our office. To learn about the Agricultural Classification please visit: https://www.acpafl.org/forms/ -property

Does your community or organization want to learn more about the value and assessment of properties in Alachua County? Learn more about your property taxes or apply for exemptions?

If so, you may want to invite the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s team to your event! Request can be submitted at https://www.acpafl.org/interested-in-acpa-going-to-an-event/

Learn more about our community outreach initiatives, taxpayer resources and upcoming events here: https://www.acpafl.org/community-outreach/

All 2024 late file exemption applications are due to our office no later than September 13, 2024. Late applications cannot be accepted beyond this date. All 2024 late files require an extenuating circumstances affidavit.

Please find this form and all other applications at www.acpafl.org.

Learn more about Heirs Properties resources for Alachua County residents.

Proving Homeownership: Heirs Properties, Mobile Homes, and Travel Trailers

If you or someone you know lives in an heirs property, mobile home, or travel trailer that was damaged as a result of Hurricane Debby, please click https://alachuacountyready.com/incidents/debby/latestupdates/7378957299 to see FEMA guidance on documentation you can provide to prove home ownership when standard forms of documentation are not available to you. Once you have your documentation together, you can apply for FEMA assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov. The deadline to apply is October 9.

The last day to file petition forms for original TRIM Notices will be September 13, 2024. To learn more about what to do if you disagree with your property value or exemption status, check out our resource page at https://www.acpafl.org/trim-info/ -Value.

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with our office at (352) 374-5230.

We had a great day helping everyone on our first day back in Newberry for our newest Mobile Pop-up! This has already become a great opportunity for us to serve the community and answer your questions about property taxes, exemptions, Property Watch, and more. Come and visit us at the Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays until September 10th. Don't miss this chance to get valuable information and assistance from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. See you soon!

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.

Protect your property using our free service which notifies owners of any changes detected by our office to help prevent fraud. For more information about this service or to register visit: https://www.acpafl.org/propertywatch/

Our TTP team had a fantastic time today supporting veterans with their future and existing small businesses at the Veterans small business & resource fair! A huge thank you to the U.S. Small Business Administration for giving us the opportunity to make a difference in our community. Together, we’re helping our veterans achieve their entrepreneurial dreams!

Extended Hours is this week!

We know our TRIM season is busy, so to be more accessible, we are extending our hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. from August 26 to August 30. You don't have to make an appointment; just come in anytime before 7 p.m., and our team will be happy to assist you!

We’re committed to keeping you informed and educated about your property taxes. We’ve compiled a quick and easy breakdown of your TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice. For those who want to dive deeper, we also offer a comprehensive explanation covering:

•TRIM Notices
•Millage Rates
•Taxing Authorities
•Steps to Take if You Disagree with Property Values
•FAQs and More!

Get All the Details Here: www.acpafl.org/trim-info

The concerns of some Alachua County property owners via social media have recently been brought to our attention regarding our recently mailed TRIM Notice.

Learn more about your TRIM Notice here: www.acpafl.org/TRIM-Info
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**Here’s what we know**

The errors reported to our office have been related to Save Our Homes Cap reset issues due to ownership changes. Learn more about Save Our Homes here:https://floridarevenue.com/property/Documents/pt112.pdf

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**What To Review on Your TRIM Notice**

Our office strongly encourages property owners to do the following:

• Review their TRIM Notice on our website if they have not received it in the mail yet
• Review the listed exemptions or classifications
• Review the listed ownership
• Review market value
• Review the Save Our Homes Cap
• Utilize the "Report the Issue" form on our website https://www.cognitoforms.com/ACPA1/ReportAnIssueWithAProperty

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**Do you know how many notices contain these types of errors?**

Currently, our office has been notified of five such errors. If a property owner believes there is an error on their TRIM Notice, we encourage them to notify our office.

A corrected TRIM Notice will be mailed as fixed, and only the affected properties will receive the corrected notices.

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**TRIM-Related Community Outreach**

Our Community Outreach team strives to be community-focused and has recently hosted a ‘I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me This: Everything You Need to Know About Your TRIM Notice' on August 10, 2024. Our office will be open until 7 p.m. from August 26- August 30 to be more accessible to the public. No appointments will be required during this time. We will be available by phone, email, and walk-ins at our main office. Additionally, we will have a mobile popup in the City of Newberry to address TRIM Notice concerns from September 3 – September 10 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. We encourage constituents interested in learning more about upcoming events to visit: https://www.acpafl.org/community-outreach/

- Ayesha Solomon, Alachua County Property Appraiser

We’re excited to collaborate again with the City of Newberry by hosting our second mobile pop-up at Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building! You can visit us from September 3 through September 10 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each weekday. We’ll be able to help with questions about homestead and other exemptions, agricultural classifications, title and ownership review, and property fraud detection. You do not need an appointment to see us – walk-ins are welcome!

Did you know we have a second office location? Our satellite office is located in the City of Alachua's Swick House. Please find location details here:
https://goo.gl/maps/HNyAtjnL6BbyhUCt7

We know our TRIM season is busy, so to be more accessible, we will be extending our hours from August 26 - to August 30 from 5 p.m. - to 7 p.m. We will be available to assist the public with any needs from our office. No appointments are required

We were thrilled to host our first Probate and Estate Planning Workshop this past Saturday, helping our wonderful Alachua County community!
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We’re excited to continue supporting you on your Probate and Estate planning journey. Stay tuned for more workshops and resources.

This past Saturday, we had an amazing time engaging with our fellow Alachua County residents! We answered questions about TRIM, exemptions, portability, and so much more.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a valuable experience. Your curiosity and participation are what make these events so special!

Stay tuned for our next “I Wish I Knew…” workshop – we can’t wait to see you there!

We were excited to present for the City of Archer last night. We provided residents with insights on property values, exemptions, proper vs. improper exemptions portability, probate and estate planning, our heirs' relief program, and our property watch service. We look forward to engaging with this community again. To request a presentation from our office please submit a request here: https://www.acpafl.org/interested-in-acpa-going-to-an-event/

Got questions? We've got answers. Join us for our I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me This: Everything You Need to Know About Your TRIM Notice workshop. As we are quickly approaching this event, please be sure to complete the RSVP process here:

'I wish someone would have told me this' Workshop - Alachua County Property Appraiser Alachua County Property Appraiser office located in Gainesville Florida.

Due to the Tropical Storm Debby, the Alachua County Property Appraiser's office will be closed on Monday, August 5th. If your property receives any damage from the storm, please use our "Report a Property Issue" form to inform our office of any damages due to the storm.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ACPA1/ReportAnIssueWithAProperty

Your TRIM Notice stands for "Truth in Millage" and is mailed out in August. This is not a bill. However, it is designed to inform taxpayers about proposed tax rates, the owner's property value, and exemptions applied to the property.

We are excited to introduce our new Probate and Estate Planning Workshop! This workshop is an extension of our existing Probate and Estate Planning Summit initiative. Tailored for attendees of our previous summits, this workshop offers a deeper dive into probate and estate planning through interactive, hands-on activities. Participants will advance their understanding and application of these crucial processes. For more information and to register, please visit:

Probate and Estate Planning Workshop - Alachua County Property Appraiser Alachua County Property Appraiser office located in Gainesville Florida.

We look forward to informing Alachua County residents at the Disability Resource Expo. We will be sharing information about exemptions that can help homeowners save money on property taxes.

Estate planning is a great way to control your assets and transfer them quickly, easily, and with less cost to your heirs. Learn more about estate planning tools here:https://www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/Communications/Documents/ADACompliant/AlachuaCounty-Heirs-Property-and-Estate-Planning-Overview.pdf

If you have received a denial letter from our office regarding your exemption(s) or agricultural classification and would like to learn more about common reasons for denials and how to reverse this potentially, please visit: https://www.acpafl.org/what-is-a-denial/

Suppose you have recently moved into your new home, and your previous home was homesteaded and in Florida. In that case, you may be able to transfer some or all of your prior home’s ‘Save Our Homes’ benefit to your new homesteaded property. You must complete a DR-501-T (transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference) form.

Learn more about portability here: https://www.acpafl.org/property-guide/understanding-exemptions-discounts-and-classifications/

Our office offers relief on penalties and interest on heirs' properties for individuals who voluntarily notify our office of their improperly claimed benefits. Apply for this relief program today here or visit our website for more information: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ACPA1/HeirsPenaltyAndInterestReliefForm

When purchasing a new home do not reference the previous owner's taxes. This may not be an accurate depiction of what your bill will be. This is due to exemptions being individually owned. For more information about exemptions or to apply please visit www.acpafl.org.