The Escambia County Budget
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Property Appraiser
Mission Statement
Placing the public first, while providing prompt, efficient service in a friendly, professional manner. The office of the Property Appraiser is responsible for placing values on the tax rolls and submitting them to the Department of Revenue for approval, as well as certifying the rolls to the Tax Collector for the collection of taxes. Additionally, the Property Appraiser assists all residents and qualified organizations with the establishment or renewal of homestead and other exemptions.
Program Description
The office of the Property Appraiser is responsible for the determination of values of all real and tangible property within Escambia County as required by the laws of the State of Florida and rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Revenue. This Office is responsible for placing these values on the tax rolls, for submitting the rolls to the Department of Revenue for approval, and for the certification of the rolls to the Tax Collector for the collection of taxes. In addition, the Office of the Property Appraiser assists all residents and qualified organizations with the establishment or renewal of homestead and other exemptions.
Budget Summary: The total budget for Property Appraiser increased from $7,798,145 in FY 2024-25 to $7,990,942 in FY 2025-26, reflecting an increase of $192,797 or approximately 2.47%.