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What is the Duval County property tax appeal deadline?
TRIM Notices are mailed in mid-August and you have 25 days to file a VAB petition — for 2025, the deadline was September 9. The deadline is printed on your TRIM Notice. File your petition at the VAB office at City Hall, 117 W Duval Street, Suite 305, or online at vab.coj.net. The filing fee is up to $50 per parcel (non-refundable). Homestead exemption denial appeals are exempt from the fee. Call the Property Appraiser at 904-255-5900 for an informal review first. Ownwell manages the process and only charges if you save.
How does Jacksonville's consolidated government affect property taxes?
The 1968 consolidation of Duval County and the City of Jacksonville into a single government has historically produced lower combined millage rates than comparable Florida cities by eliminating duplicate services and administrative overhead. Jacksonville's millage rate on real property is among the lowest of major Florida cities. Four independent municipalities — Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach — have their own millage rates that may differ.
Where do I file for probate in Duval County?
The Probate Department of the Fourth Judicial Circuit is at the Duval County Courthouse, 501 W Adams Street, Room 1260, Jacksonville. Call 904-255-2000. Summary Administration is available for non-exempt estates of $75,000 or less. Florida law generally requires an attorney at probate hearings — families should consult legal counsel for estates requiring Formal Administration. Florida has no state estate tax.
What senior services does Duval County offer?
Elder Source (904-391-6600) serves residents 60 and older across Northeast Florida with home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver support, SHINE Medicare counseling, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The City of Jacksonville operates senior centers through the Parks and Recreation Department. Long-term homeowners with SOH protection have significant property tax savings that provide meaningful income support on fixed budgets.
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