This Board was created by F.S. 194 to provide citizens a forum to address complaints when they believe the Property Appraiser has over assessed their property or improperly denied an exemption or classification, or the Tax Collector improperly denied a tax deferral. The Board hires qualified attorneys and appraisers to conduct hearings on these complaints and make recommendations. The Board meets to act on these recommendations.
Membership:
The membership of this Board shall be comprised of five members. Compositions is specified as follows:
- 2 Hillsborough County Commissioners
- 1 Hillsborough County School Board Member
- 1 Citizen appointed by the County Commission who owns homesteaded property in Hillsborough County
- 1 Citizen appointed by the School Board who owns a business occupying commercial space located within the school district. This person must, during the entire course of service, own a commercial enterprise, occupation, profession, or trade conducted from a commercial space located within the school district and need not be the sole owner.
Citizen members shall be appointed in a manner to avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest.
(Florida Administrative Code 12D-9.004(1)(c)4)
Terms:
Members shall serve one year terms.
Special requirements:
Citizen members must not be a member or employee of any taxing authority in this state and may not be a person who represents property owners, property appraisers, tax collectors, or taxing authorities in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes.
Authority:
Florida Statute 194, Revised by HB 909, effective September 1, 2008.
Meetings:
Five to seven times per year.
County Center, 2nd Floor
601 E. Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602
Contact:
Sharon Sweet, Manager
Value Adjustment Board
419 Pierce Street
Room 140
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 307-7143
Members:
Member | Position/Appointed By | Dates of Service |
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Commissioner Pat Kemp | - | 11/20/2018- 11/17/2020* |
Commissioner Sandra Murman | - | 11/16/2010- 11/17/2020* |
Mr. Shawn Simon |
Citizen who owns homesteaded property in HC / BOCC | 07/17/2019- 06/30/2020 |
*Reappointed