PETITION(S) TO THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD REQUEST FOR HEARING

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Owner's Name:*

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Parcel Number:*

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Property Address:*

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Property City:*

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Property State:*

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Property Zip:*

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Property Type: *

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Petitioner Type: *

Are you a Taxpayer or an Agent: (Agents must select from list.)

Agent code:

Prof license #:

Petitioner's Name: *

Mailing Address 1:*

Mailing Address 2

Mailing City:*

Mailing State:*

Mailing Zip/Postal Code:*

Country:

Phone:*

Phone 2:

Fax:

E-Mail(s):*

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Contact

If possible, I prefer to receive information by:

I wish to
appeal my:

(Check all that apply - a separate DR-486 will be generated for each selection)

Real Property Value I want to DECREASE my Market Value. I want to INCREASE my Market Value.
Property was NOT substantially complete on January 1
Denial of classification
Parent/grandparent reduction
Denial of exemption. Select Type:
Denial for late filing of exemption or classification. Include the date stamped copy of application provided by Property Appraiser’s Office (PAO).

Tangible personal property value. (You must have timely filed a return required by s.193.052. (s.194.034, F.S.))
Qualifying improvement (s. 193.1555(5), F.S.) or change of ownership or control (s. 193.155(3), 193.1554(5), or 193.1555(5), F.S.)
Refund for Catastrophic Tax Refund using form DR465 or DR5001.

I want to file a Portability Petition:

Portability:

(Check all that apply - a separate DR-486PORT will be generated for each selection)

Portability I was denied the transfer of the assessment difference from my previous homestead to my new homestead. I want to appeal that denial.
I want to appeal the assessment difference amount calculated by the property appraiser for transfer to my new homestead. I believe the homestead assessment difference that should be transferred is $
I did not file the assessment difference transfer on time.

My petition appeals the actions of the property appraiser in the previous county

Previous Property Parcel ID: *

Previous Property Address: *

Previous Property County: *

Taxpayer:

PART 3 of DR486 and DR486Port. Taxpayer Signature

Complete PART 3 if you are representing yourself or if you are authorizing a representative in PART 5 to represent you without attaching a completed power of attorney authorization for representation to this form.
Written authorization from the taxpayer is required for access to confidential information from the property appraiser or tax collector.

I authorize the person I appointed in PART 5 to have access to any confidential information related to this petition.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am the owner of the property described in this petition and I have read this petition and that the facts stated in it are true. (Do not check this box if you do not intend to also complete PART 5.)

Tax Payer Name:

Select one PDF file to upload as the legal document representing the Tax Payer's authorized signature:

Professional:

PART 4 of DR486 and DR486Port. Employee, Attorney, or Licensed Professional Signature.

Complete PART 4 if you are the taxpayer's or an affiliated entity's employee or you are one of the following licensed representatives.

I am (check any box that applies): An employee of (taxpayer or an affiliated entity).
A Florida Bar licensed attorney (Florida Bar Number ).
A Florida real estate appraiser licensed under Chapter 475, Florida Statutes (license number ).
A Florida real estate broker licensed under Chapter 475, Florida Statutes (license number ).
A Florida certified public accountant licensed under Chapter 473, Florida Statutes (license number ).

I understand that written authorization from the taxpayer is required for access to confidential information from the property appraiser or tax collector.
Under penalities of perjury. I certify that I have authorization to file this petition on the taxpayer's behalf, and I declare that I am the owner's authorized agent for purposes of filing this petition and of becoming an agent for service of process under s.194.911(3)(h). Florida Statutes, and that I have read this petition and the facts stated in it are true.

Professional Name:

Select one PDF file to upload as the legal document representing the Professional's authorized signature:

Unlicensed
Representative:

PART 5 of DR486 and DR486Port. Unlicensed Representative Signature

Complete PART 5 if you are an authorized representative not listed in PART 4 above.

Unlicensed Representative I am a compensated representative not acting as one of the licensed representatives or employees listed in PART 4 above AND (check one)
Attached is a power of attorney that conforms to the requirements of Part II of Chapter 709, F.S. executed with the taxpayer's authorized signature OR The taxpayer's authorized signature is in PART 3 of this form.
I am an uncompensated representative filing this petition AND (check one)
The taxpayer's authorization is attached OR The taxpayer's authorized signature is in PART 3 of this form.

I understand that written authorization from the taxpayer is required for access to confidential information from the property appraiser or tax collector.
Under penalities of perjury, I declare that I am the owner's authorized agent for purposes of filing this petition and of becoming an agent for service of process under s. 194.011(3)(h). Florida Statutes, and that I have read this petition and the facts stated in it are true.

Unlicensed Representive Name:

Select one PDF file to upload as the legal document representing the power of attorney or representative.

Check here if this is a joint petition. Attach a list of parcels or accounts with the property appraiser’s determination that they are substantially similar. (s. 194.011(3)(e), (f), and (g), F.S.)

Time Needed:*

How much time do you think you need to present your case to the Board?

Not Available:

Indicate any dates you would not be available for a VAB hearing.

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Will Not Attend Hearing:

Check the box below if you will not attend the hearing but would like your evidence considered. In this instance only, you must submit duplicate copies of your evidence to the value adjustment board clerk. Florida law allows the property appraiser to cross examine or object to your evidence. The VAB special magistrate ruling will occur under the same statutory guidelines as if you were present.

PERJURY STATEMENT

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing petition and that the facts stated in it are true. If I am signing and filing this petition as an agent of the taxpayer/owner, I further certify that I am duly authorized to do so.

Perjury Statement:*

By Checking the box below, I hereby agree to the above statements:

Petitioner's Name: *

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Signed Date:

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PETITION(S) TO THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD REQUEST FOR HEARING

I wish toappeal my:

Portability:

Taxpayer:

PART 3 of DR486 and DR486Port. Taxpayer Signature

Select one PDF file to upload as the legal document representing the Tax Payer's authorized signature:

Professional:

PART 4 of DR486 and DR486Port. Employee, Attorney, or Licensed Professional Signature.

Select one PDF file to upload as the legal document representing the Professional's authorized signature:

Unlicensed Representative:

PART 5 of DR486 and DR486Port. Unlicensed Representative Signature

Select one PDF file to upload as the legal document representing the power of attorney or representative.

PERJURY STATEMENT

I wish to
appeal my:

Unlicensed
Representative: