INSTRUCTIONS
Clerk of the VAB, County of the New Homestead
Use this form if a petition is filed because:
1. A taxpayer does not agree with the amount of the assessment limitation difference for which the
taxpayer qualifies as stated by the property appraiser in the county of the previous homestead, or
2. The property appraiser in the county of the previous homestead
a. has said that the taxpayer does not qualify to transfer any assessment limitation difference, or
b. has not provided sufficient information to grant the assessment difference transfer.
When a taxpayer files a petition to the VAB in the county of the new homestead property, the clerk of the
VAB in that county will send this notice, Form DR-486XCO, to the clerk of the VAB in the county of the
previous homestead if the petition form DR-486PORT check box indicates there is an issue with the
homestead in the previous county. Attach the taxpayer’s petition form.
Clerk of the VAB, County of the Previous Homestead
The attached petition appeals the actions of the property appraiser in your county. If your VAB has already
adjourned, it must reconvene. When the VAB makes a decision on the attached petition, promptly send a
copy of the decision to the petitioner and the clerk of the VAB in the county of the new homestead.
CROSS-COUNTY NOTICE OF APPEAL AND PETITION
TRANSFER OF HOMESTEAD ASSESSMENT DIFFERENCE
For use by the Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board (VAB)
DR-486XCO
R. 12/09
Rule 12D-16.002
Florida Administrative Code
COMPLETED BY VAB CLERK IN THE COUNTY OF THE NEW HOMESTEAD
To: Clerk of the VAB, County of From: Clerk of the VAB, County of
Contact Name Contact Name
Address Address
Phone
ext.
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The attached petition appeals actions of the property appraiser in your county.
I certify that this petition to the Value Adjustment Board was filed with me on
Date
Signature, clerk of the value adjustment board
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