Honorable J. Hal Chewning Jr.
Dixie County's Property Appraiser is primarily responsible for locating, identifying, and valuing all property within the county for ad valorem tax purposes. He is also responsible for administering exemptions, mapping all parcels and classifying agricultural lands. Being custodian of certain county records, he must maintain property record cards, subdivision plats, ownership maps, sales data records and prior tax rolls. From these records, one can access our files, determine building size, a description of its components, and property characteristics.
State Constitution and Statues
The Property Appraiser is charged by the State Constitution and statutes with appraising all property in Dixie County at 100% of market value as of January 1 every year. This means that Florida is on an annual reappraisal cycle so your property value could change each and every year. If you agree that the market value of your property as of January 1 this year was at least as much as shown on the notice, then the tax bill you receive in November will be based upon that value. However, if you have any questions, we encourage you to contact our office. An appraiser will be glad to review and discuss your valuation. You will be able to acquaint yourself with actual property market values, as opposed to 'rumors' you may have heard about your area. You will then have the opportunity to make us aware of any special circumstances about your property which may affect the value.
Property Appraiser Tax and Orthophotography Maps
From the convenience of a home or office computer, you can now view online or download in pdf format both Dixie County Ownership Maps as of October 4th 2002, and Dixie County 1999 DOQQ's with Ownership Boundaries without the need to visit our Dixie County office. MORE....
Save Our Homes: Amendment 10 Questions and Answers
Section 193.155(1), Florida Statutes, was enacted to implement an amendment to the state constitution to limit annual increases in property value assessments on real property qualifying for and receiving the homestead exemption. MORE....
Property Exemptions
There are several types of exemptions concerning property with the Homestead Exemption being the most prevalent. To qualify you must: Make application by March 1, possess recorded title by January 1, and be a Florida resident living on the property with the intent of making it your permanent residence on January 1. MORE....
How Are Property Taxes Calculated?
The tax rate (millage) is set by the various taxing authorities within which your property is located. These authorities are authorized by law to levy taxes on real estate and tangible personal property to fund their operations and services. As part of their budget process, these taxing authorities set millage rates based upon their determination of what services are needed. They set the rate by dividing their total budget by the total taxable value of property within the taxing district. The amount of taxes you owe is determined by applying the millage rate to your property’s taxable value.
What Is Tangible Personal Property?
Any item other than real estate that is used in a business and has value. It includes such assets as furniture, computers, tools, machinery, signs, equipment, leasehold improvements, supplies and leased equipment. All are taxable and must be reported on the Tangible Tax Return available from the Property Appraiser's Office. The filing deadline for Tangible Personal Property returns is April 1st of each year.
What Are Non-Ad Valorem Taxes?
Non ad valorem assessments are fees levied against property by the Board of County Commissioners to pay for a particular service. The fees are expressed in a dollar amount instead of a millage rate. They are directly related to the service provided and the money is not used for any other purpose. In Dixie County, we have non ad valorem assessments to pay for rural refuse collection centers, fire districts and mosquito control.