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The Property Appraiser is a separately elected Constitutional office. The office sets its budget and performs audits in compliance with the State of Florida, Department of Revenue.

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As a homeowner, it is important to be fully informed about Florida’s property tax laws. We hope you utilize our online tools and review the information below. Please contact our Public Service Department with any questions at 407-665-7506.

Click here to view the Florida Department of Revenue's Guide to the Florida Property Tax System

This Bill of Rights does not represent all of your rights under Florida law regarding your property and should not be viewed as a comprehensive guide to property rights. This document does not create a civil cause of action and neither expands nor limits any rights or remedies provided under any other law. This document does not replace the need to seek legal advice in matters relating to property law. Laws relating to your rights are found in the State Constitution, Florida Statutes, local ordinances, and court decisions.

Your rights and protections include:

1. The right to acquire, possess, and protect your property.
2. The right to use and enjoy your property.
3. The right to exclude others from your property.
4. The right to dispose of your property.
5. The right to due process.
6. The right to just compensation for property taken for a public purpose.
7. The right to relief, or payment of compensation, when a new law, rule, regulation, or ordinance of the state or a political entity unfairly affects your property.

In the process of finalizing Tax Bills for 2024, effective 9/25/2024, any submittals for parcel splits, combinations or plat recordings will be on hold and will not be processed by our office until the 2024 taxes have been paid.

You’re welcome to inform us once the 2024 tax bill payment has been made via email to mapping@scpafl.org. The tax bills are expected to be mailed by the Tax Collector on or about October 27, 2024. They will begin accepting payments on Friday, November 1st. The Tax Collector accepts payments in person, by mail, or online at https://www.seminolecounty.tax/

For the best service and so that you can avoid long lines at the regular filing time, we recommend pre-filing your application online or in our office.

Here's when you can file:

• January 1st through March 1st - Regular Filing time (For the current tax year)
• March 2nd through December 31st - Pre-filing (For the upcoming tax year)

TRIMS will be mailed mid-August.

The deadline to file a petition is September 16, 2024.

Upcoming Office Closure Dates

Visit our office, located in downtown Sanford:

Seminole County Property Appraiser's Office

1101 E. 1st Street

Sanford, FL 32771

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

 Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Customer Service: 407-665-7506

Exemption or Fraud Issues: 407-665-7512