Instructions for Filing a Petition/Appeal
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The preferred and most efficient method for filing a petition and paying the filing fee is the online option through use of the Axia website.
- Or, you may fill out a petition form (provided below)
- Complete all applicable sections and any other attachments required by statute; petitions must be submitted on these Department of Revenue approved forms only.
- Checks or money orders used for payment should be made payable to: Board of County Commissioners or BOCC Clay County; do not submit cash.
- Mail completed forms with payment to: Clay County Clerk of Court & Comptroller’s Office, Attn: Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board, P.O. Box 698, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
- In-person drop off of completed forms may be done during regular business hours only at the Clay County Courthouse located at 825 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, Florida; ask for Clerk’s Office Administration on first floor of courthouse.
- Standard filing fee is $15 per petition but may be more depending on your circumstances; review the information below for additional details regarding filing fees.
Forms
- Petition to the Value Adjustment Board – Request for Hearing (DR-486)
- Attachment to Single Joint Petition for Multiple Units (DR-486MU)
- Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference Petition (Portability) (DR-486Port)
- Written Authorization for Representation before the VAB (DR-486A)
- Power of Attorney for Representation before the VAB (DR-486POA)
- Request for Withdrawal (DR-486WI)
VAB Filing Fees
| Single petition (one parcel) | $15.00 |
| Joint condominium, cooperative, or mobile home association – if the Property Appraiser determines such parcels are substantially similar in nature. | $15.00 for the first parcel and a $5.00 fee for each additional parcel. The determination form (DR-486MU) pursuant to F.S. 194.011(3)(e), approved by the Property Appraiser must be filed with the petition. |
| Single petition for more than one contiguous, undeveloped parcel – if the Property Appraiser determines such parcels are substantially similar in nature. | $15.00 for the first parcel and a $5.00 fee for each additional contiguous parcel. The determination form (DR-486MU) pursuant to F.S. 194.011(3)(f), approved by the Property Appraiser must be filed with the petition. |
| Single petition for more than one tangible personal property accounts – if the Property Appraiser determines that the tangible personal property accounts are substantially similar in nature. | $15.00 for the first tangible personal property account and a $5.00 fee for each additional tangible personal property account. The determination form (DR-486MU) pursuant to F.S. 194.011(3)(g), approved by the Property Appraiser must be filed with the petition. |
