The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office wants to remind residents that the annual St. Johns County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) petition filing period begins on Friday, Aug. 16, and runs through Sept. 10.
“Our Minutes and Records Division plays a vital role in the VAB process,” said John Rundgren, clerk designee. “We ensure residents have the necessary resources to file appeals related to their property value assessments, schedule hearings and maintain records of the proceedings.”
“The Truth in Millage or TRIM notice is the most important property tax document you receive from our office,” said Property Appraiser Eddie Creamer. “The TRIM notice will be mailed on Aug. 16, 2024. This starts a 25-day period that you may request an informal conference with the Property Appraiser’s Office to address any questions or concerns you have about your property. Should we not be able to reach an agreement on your concerns during this period, the VAB is the next step in the process.”
Residents will soon receive Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices, detailing their property's assessed and market values. The TRIM notice outlines proposed property taxes and assessments, including any applicable exemptions. Property owners who disagree with their property's assessed value, classification, or exemption status are encouraged to file a petition with the VAB.
The VAB operates independently from the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector. It is composed of five members: two from the Board of County Commissioners, one from the county's School Board, and two citizen representatives. The board is responsible for hearing appeals related to the denial of exemptions and classifications, property assessments and ad valorem tax deferrals.
Petitions may be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, located at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. In-person petitions must be received by 5 p.m. on Sept. 10, while online petitions can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. on the same day.
For more information and resources regarding VAB filings, go to stjohnsclerk.com/vab or contact the Clerk’s office at 904-819-3600.
