Helpful Publications

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News for Broward Taxpayers - Winter/Spring 2010 (Understanding different types of ownership on deeds; Chinese drywall problems; Additional tax-saving exemptions, and more).

News for Broward Taxpayers - Summer/Fall 2009 (Understanding the newly redesigned TRIM Notice of Proposed Property Taxes; use of foreclosures in the 2009 assessments; the $50,000 homestead explained; Twitter, Facebook, and more).

Florida Constitution (Sections related to property taxes and exemptions, including recent constitutional amendments).

Chapter 192, Florida Statutes (Laws related to property taxation in general, including the Florida Taxpayer Bill of Rights.)

Chapter 193 (Part 1), Florida Statutes (Laws related to assessments/valuation.)

Chapter 193 (Part 2), Florida Statutes (Laws related to assessing special classifications of property, including agricultural, historic preservation, environmentally sensitive lands, residential "granny flat" additions, and more.)

Chapter 194, Florida Statutes (Laws related to appealing your assessment before the Value Adjustment Board and in the Circuit Courts; and the evidentiary burden of proof)

Chapter 196, Florida Statutes (Laws related to exemptions, including homestead, seniors, veterans, disability, widows/widowers, non-profits, religious, governmental, schools, etc.)

Chapter 12D-7, Florida Administrative Code (Florida Department of Revenue administrative rules related to exemptions.)

Agricultural Classification: Statutes & Administrative Code Rules

Zingale v. Powell (2004 Florida Supreme Court ruling that the Save Our Homes 3% cap only starts after an owner successfully applies for and receives a homestead exemption.)

Florida Department of Revenue (DOR): Resources on Property Taxes - Information for taxpayers, updates on proposed and new legislative changes, and other info from the agency responsible for overseeing all Property Appraiser offices in Florida.

Florida Department of Revenue (DOR): Property Tax Law Library - Research relevant statutes, Attorney General Opinions, DOR Advisement Letters, court cases, information bulletins, and more.