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Important Dates To Remember
 
Important Dates To Remember
 

January 1: Valuation

Your property's value for the year is determined according to its status and condition on January 1. Residency and ownership must be established as of January 1 to qualify for Homestead and other exemptions and classifications.

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March 1: Exemption Deadline

Filing deadline for all exemptions and agricultural classification.

Applications for Homestead Exemption and special classification may be filed throughout the year, but most people apply in January and February.

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April 1: Tangible Deadline

Deadline for filing Tangible Personal Property tax return.

A penalty is assessed for failure to meet this deadline; please refer to the Tangible Personal Property publication for more information.

From January to April 1, Tangible Personal Property tax returns are filed with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's Office.

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July 1: Assessment Roll Submitted

The Property Appraiser's Office submits the assessment rolls to the Florida Department of Revenue for review and approval.

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August: TRIM Notices Mailed

TRIM Notices are mailed to all property owners.

Property owners have 25 days to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board contesting the property's value.

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October: Certification of Assessment Rolls

Assessment rolls are certified for collection.

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November: Tax Bills Mailed

Tax bills are mailed by the Sarasota County Tax Collector.

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We are easy to find and conveniently located with offices in Downtown Sarasota and Venice. Our offices are open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Extended hours generally are offered to accommodate the March 1 filing deadline and are published in local daily newspapers.
If, after viewing this site, you still have questions, please contact the office via telephone or in person.


Mailing Address & Sarasota Office Location:
Jim Todora, MAI, CAE
Sarasota County Property Appraiser Terrace Building
2001 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237

Venice Office Location:
South County Administration Building
4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

Telephone Numbers:
(941) 861-8200
Fax (941) 861-8260
TDD NUMBER (941) 861-8235

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