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Andy Janecek
Director of Public Information

Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office Earns International Recertification and Wins Multiple Awards for Public Service and Community Outreach

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, proudly announces that his office has been recertified with the prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).

Leon County Property Owners: Proposed Property Tax Notices Are on the Way!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, has mailed legally required Notices of Proposed Property Taxes (“TRIM notices”) to Leon County property owners. These notices provide taxpayers with a preview of their property’s assessed value as of January 1, 2024, any applicable exemptions, and their estimated property taxes for the year.

Inside LCPA: Values Rising Like Summer Temperatures

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Another warm season is upon us! My staff and I recently kicked off the summer months by greeting residents and answering questions during our city’s 4th of July Celebrate America event. The festive occasion also provided a timely opportunity for my team to celebrate completing the preliminary tax roll. This annual milestone serves as the start of a months-long effort to inform taxpayers of proposed taxable values and property tax rates through the mailing of Truth In Mileage (“TRIM”) Notices.

Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi Submits Preliminary 2024 Tax Roll to Taxing Authorities

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, announces that the preliminary 2024 tax roll has been submitted to the Florida Department of Revenue and local taxing authorities. Based on market conditions as of January 1, 2024, taxable property values in Leon County increased approximately 10% from 2023 to 2024, with overall market values reflecting an increase of over 7.3%. The assessed value of properties with homestead exemption will not increase by more than 3% above last year’s value.

Homeowners in Leon County can unlock substantial property tax savings through homestead exemption and various other exemptions, saving them hundreds of dollars!

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

As the annual March 1 property tax exemption filing deadline approaches, Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, has announced extended office hours and community filing opportunities during the month of February to better serve citizens.

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