DR-486DP
R. 01/17
Rule 12D-16.002
F.A.C.
Eff. 01/17
PETITION TO THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
TAX DEFERRAL OR PENALTIES
REQUEST FOR HEARING
COMPLETED BY CLERK OF THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD (VAB)
COMPLETED BY THE PETITIONER
PART 1. Taxpayer Information
Mailing
address for
notices
Parcel ID and
physical address
or TPP account #
The standard way to receive information is by US mail. If possible, I prefer email fax.
I am filing this petition after the petition deadline. I have attached a statement of the reasons I filed late and
any documents that support my statement.
I will not attend the hearing but would like my evidence considered. You must submit duplicate copies of
your evidence to the value adjustment board clerk. Florida law allows the tax collector to cross examine or
object to your evidence. The ruling will occur under the same statutory guidelines as if you were present.
PART 2. Type of Deferral or Penalty Appeal
Disapproval of homestead tax deferral
Disapproval of affordable rental tax deferral
Disapproval of recreational and commercial working waterfront tax deferral
Penalties imposed under section 197.301, F.S., homestead, affordable rental housing property, or
recreational and commercial working waterfront
You must submit a copy of the original application for tax deferral filed with the tax collector and related documents.
Enter the time (in minutes) you will need to present your case. Most hearings take 15 minutes. The VAB is not
bound by the requested time. For single joint petitions for multiple parcels, enter the time needed for the entire group.
There are specific dates my witnesses or I will not be available to attend. I have attached a list of dates.
At the hearing, you have the right to have witnesses sworn.
Your petition will not be complete until you pay the filing fee. When the VAB has reviewed and accepted it, they will assign
a number, send you a confirmation, and give a copy to the tax collector. Unless the person filing the petition is completing
part 4, the taxpayer must sign the petition in part 3. Alternatively, the taxpayer’s written authorization or power of attorney
must accompany the petition at the time of filing with the signature of the person filing the petition in part 5 (s. 194.011(3),
F.S.). Please complete one of the signatures below.