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‘Get your legal matters in order’: Assisting Alachua County property owners in the battle against property loss.
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Nearly 3 in 100 residential properties in the northwest Gainesville zip codes 32605 and 32653 are at risk of entering the costly and lengthy probate legal process. To help combat these issues the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office will be...
Alachua County Alachua & High Springs Probate and Estate Planning Summit
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Nearly 1 in 25 residential properties in the cities of Alachua and High Springs are at risk of entering the costly and lengthy probate legal process.The Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office will be hosting its third Probate and Estate Planning...
Tangible Personal Property Webinar
Tangible Personal Property:What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Wednesday, January 11 @ 12:00 pm EST Join our webinar to learn more about Tangible Personal Property and why it is important for your business. Learn about what is tangible personal property, how the...
Critical Public Service Additional Homestead Exemption
GAINESVILLE, Fla - A Critical Public Services Workforce bill is pending approval by Florida voters and if passed will provide an additional exemption for qualifying applicants and will take effect January 1, 2023. This bill may provide an additional Homestead...
The International Association of Assessing Officers Reward the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office
GAINESVILLE, Fla - The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) announced the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office as the recipient of the 2022 Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration. This prestigious award was presented during the...
Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office Introduces New Software for Homestead Exemption Monitoring
GAINESVILLE, Fla - The Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office is excited to introduce TrueRoll, a software used for monitoring homestead exemption, to its internal processes on October 1, 2022. This software will be used to detect incorrect filings and fraudulent...
Alachua County Hawthorne Probate and Estate Planning Summit
GAINESVILLE, Fla - About 1 in 20 residential properties in the city of Hawthorne are at risk of entering the costly and lengthy probate legal process.The Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office will be hosting its second Probate and Estate Planning Summit on August...
Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office Introduces New Program to Avoid Risk of Property Fraud
GAINESVILLE, Fla– The Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office is excited to introduce a free monitoring service to help residents protect their property. Our office has developed a new software called Property Watch. Property owners can sign up for this service...
Outreach Events
Probate & Estate Planning Initiative
Ongoing Community Education InitiativesProbate and Estate Planning InitiativeAboutAlachua County residents have approximately $261 million of property value at risk of entering a costly and lengthy probate legal process. Due to the significance of this data, our...
Homeowners Association Project
Ongoing Community Education InitiativesHomeowners Association ProjectAboutWe’ve implemented a Homeowner’s Association project that focuses on providing associations with a holistic view of our office while explaining our responsibilities to the community. This allows...
Community Celebrations
Community Celebrations: Parades and FestivalsAboutWe look for opportunities to engage with the public and gain community exposure on a larger scale to help familiarize constituents with our office. This means participating in well-known community celebrations. ...
Appraisal Definitions
Appraisal DefinitionsClick a term to find its definition. AC: AC denotes whether or not the building has air conditioning and what kind it is.Back to Top Actual Year Built: The year that a building on the property was originally constructed. The year 1900 is used when...
How Property Taxes Work
How Property Taxes Work Click on a question to find the answer. How Property Appraisal and Taxes Work What are the duties of the Property Appraiser? The Property Appraiser is charged by the State Constitution and statutes with appraising all property in Alachua County...
Exemption Guide
Exemption Guide Click on a question to find the answer. Available Property Tax Exemptions and How to Qualify for Them What is homestead exemption? Under the Florida Constitution, qualified residents may receive an exemption that reduces the taxable value of their...
Property Resources
Property ResourcesWelcome to our Online Property Resources CenterHere you will be able to find tips on:Understanding My Property’s Value How is my property appraised? How often is my property appraised? Find information on my property Learn more about the process...
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