Property Appraiser
The Property Appraiser, an elected official, is responsible for determining the value of property in the County for taxing purposes and processing and reviewing applications for exemptions.
The primary mission of the Pasco County Property Appraiser’s Office is to fairly and equitably discover, list, and value all real estate and tangible personal property in Pasco County for the purpose of creating the annual ad valorem tax roll in accordance with applicable Florida Statute and the Florida Department of Revenue Substantive Regulations. Part of that mission involves providing prompt and courteous quality service, as well as, compiling accurate information to ensure fair, unbiased appraisals for assessment purposes, while making government more accessible to property owners through technology.
Core Services
The Property Appraiser’s Budget is overseen by the Florida Department of Revenue and is billed to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), Mosquito Control, and the Southwest Florida Management District as services rendered. The portioned share that is billed to the Board of County Commissioners is based on the portion of the total ad valorem taxes levied by respective taxing authorities. The BCC funds approximately 97 percent of the Property Appraisers Budget, having the discretion to review and comment only; those funds are provided for postage, including Notices of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM), and requests for reimbursements.
When the Property Appraiser’s total revenue exceeds expenses, the surplus, termed “excess fees,” is returned to the BCC and other taxing authorities on a pro-rata basis at the end of each fiscal year.
Additional information regarding exemptions and values can be obtained from the Office of the Property Appraiser (www.pascopa.com).