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Fraud »Tax Estimator »Tax Roll Process »TroubleShooting »WSAT Social Media Get Plugins Acrobat Reader H o me Page This website will be unavailable between 5:00 PM on Friday, January 17th, 2020 and 5:00 PM on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 for scheduled maintenance. You are on the DR server, a number of features will be disabled. The Property Appraiser office is currently experiencing telephone service issues at our Bartow office. The problem has been identified and is currently being resolved; if you need immediate assistance please contact through our email contact page . Due to Hurricane Dorian, Polk County Property Appraiser offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 3rd. We will be open on Wednesday, September 4th. Marsha M. Faux, CFA, ASA Polk County, Florida Property Appraiser Welcome to our website! We hope you find the information inside easily accessible and useful. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us . » A Note From Marsha » Accessibility » Budget Information » Meet Sharhonda Roberts, Assistant Property Appraiser » Notice of Tax Roll Certification » Property Owner Bill of Rights » Property Tax Data » Public Records Request » Public Records Request Florida Public Records Statute (FS 119.071) Amended The Florida Public Records Exemptions Statute, FS 119.071 , has been amended to expand exemptions from public records requirements. As a result, exempt (aka confidential) accounts and parcels have been completely redacted from our website and all FTP data files. In addition, the Polk County Property Appraiser mapping site has been modified to accommodate the statutory change. See Senate Bill 248 , which takes effect on July 1, 2019, for additional information. To request an exemption from public records click the links below: Polk County Property Appraiser Request to Block Information from Public Records This form MUST BE submitted with a current photo ID by the person who is qualified for the confidentiality. NOTE: The Property Appraiser Form also applies to the Tax bill provided by the Tax Collector’s office. Polk County Clerk of Court Request for Confidentiality NOTE: The Clerk of Court is an independent office that offers separate confidentiality related services for recorded documents available online such as deeds – a separate application is required. Florida Public Records Statute (FS 119.071) Amended The Florida Public Records Exemptions Statute, FS 119.071 , has been amended to expand exemptions from public records requirements. As a result, exempt (aka confidential) accounts and parcels have been completely redacted from our website and all FTP data files. In addition, the Polk County Property Appraiser mapping site has been modified to accommodate the statutory change. See Senate Bill 248 , which takes effect on July 1, 2019, for additional information. Our Office Does Not Release Tax Payer Phone Numbers or Email Addresses Recently, we have received multiple phone calls and emails from homeowners asking if our office has provided contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) to 3rd party vendors. We have not AND will not release this type of information. Information including owner name, mailing / site address, and value data is public record and available on many governmental websites. Phone numbers and email addresses, however, are generally provided to the Property Appraiser on AG Classification and Exemption applications, etc. These types of forms are known as returns. All returns of property are confidential documents in the hands of the Property Appraiser in accordance with Florida Statute 193.074 . This statute includes federal income tax returns or other attachments which are designed to be supplemental to or become part of, a return. REMINDERS TO FILE FILE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND OTHER PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS ONLINE Marsha Faux, Polk County Property Appraiser, urges new homeowners to file for Homestead Exemption for the 2019 tax year. The deadline to file was March 1st*, however, we are currently accepting late file applications. Online filing is available for Homestead, Senior (Age 65 and older), Widow/Widower, Disability, and Disabled Veteran Exemptions. Please view the Help File for online filing instructions. Homestead Exemption Required Documents Do You Qualify for Additional Exemptions? AGRICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION 2019 Agricultural Classification applications are currently being accepted by the Property Appraiser's Office. The deadline to file is March 1st*. Please review the Agricultural Classification Guidelines TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY Florida Statute 193.052 requires that all Tangible Personal Property be reported each year to the Property Appraiser's Office. The deadline to file is April 1st*. If you do not file a return or extension by the deadline, you will not qualify for the $25,000 Tangible Personal Property Exemption. NOTE: Homestead, other exemptions, and Agricultural Classification (greenbelt) receipt cards will not be mailed in order to save taxpayer's dollars. These exemptions/classifications will be automatically renewed. Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM) The Notice of Proposed Property Taxes, also called a 'Truth in Millage' (TRIM) Notice will be mailed to property owners on August 17th and available on our website August 13th . The TRIM notice is not a bill. It is an estimate of proposed property taxes based on the proposed tax rates, property value and exemptions. The TRIM Notice includes the date and time of budgetary public hearings for each taxing authority and certain non-ad valorem assessment information. We would like to thank PGTV (Polk County Government Television) for producing a video to help you better understand your TRIM. Please view the video using the link below: Understanding Your Trim The Understanding Your Trim Video was produced in 2011. There have been no changes to the TRIM form since that time. All information in the video is valid and accurate. Note: The Property Appraiser DOES NOT set tax rates or non-ad valorem fees. If you have questions about your taxes or various assessments, please contact the appropriate authority. Click here for a complete list of TRIM Notice Taxing Authorities and Non-Ad Valorem Assessing Authorities. This information is also available on your TRIM Notice. The Property Appraiser IS responsible for property value. If a property owner disagrees with the Property Appraiser value information or has been denied an exemption, please contact our office to review or discuss the matter with a deputy appraiser. If still dissatisfied, the owner can appeal to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The VAB is an independent body co...