Property Appraiser Parcel Glossary

Learn common terms used by Florida County Property Appraisers when evaluating, classifying, and assessing parcels and land records.

Appraised Value

An estimate of the property's market value as determined by the County Property Appraiser.

Assessed Value

The value used for property tax purposes after exemptions and caps have been applied.

Cap Rate (Save Our Homes)

A Florida rule that limits annual increases in assessed value for homesteaded properties to 3% or the CPI.

County Property Appraiser

The official responsible for property valuations, exemptions, and maintaining land records within a Florida county.

Exemption

A reduction in assessed or taxable value. Examples: Homestead, Senior, Disability, Veterans.

Folio Number / Parcel ID

A unique identifier used to track a specific property in county databases.

Just (Market) Value

The appraiser’s estimate of what the property would sell for in an open market.

Last Sale Date

The date the property last sold.

Last Sale Price

The price the proprty or land sold for based on the last sale date.

Millage Rate

The rate used to calculate property taxes. One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of taxable value.

Plat

A recorded map that outlines property divisions such as lots and roads within a subdivision.

Real Property

Land and all permanently attached structures, buildings, and improvements.

Rollback Rate

The tax rate that would generate the same revenue as the previous year, not including new construction.

Trim Notice

An annual notice that informs property owners of proposed taxes, values, and appeal rights.

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