Budget Information

In accordance with Section 195.087, Florida Statutes, the Property Appraiser must submit a budget for the upcoming fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) to the Florida Department of Revenue by June 1st. This process is performed each year. The Department of Revenue then reviews the request and notifies the Property Appraiser and Board of County Commissioners of its tentative changes by July 15. By August 15, the Department of Revenue must notify the Property Appraiser and Board of County Commissioners of its final budget decisions.

The budget is divided into four (4) general categories: Personal Services, Operating Expenses, Operating Capital Outlay, and Non-Operating.

• "Personal Services" includes expenditures for wages, social security, insurance, retirement, etc.
• "Operating Expenses" are those costs associated with day-to-day operation of the office; postage, equipment maintenance and repair, supplies, legal advertisements, etc.
• "Operating Capital Outlay" typically covers one-time expenditures for additional, or replacement, equipment, such as copiers, data processing equipment, office furniture, etc.
• "Non-Operating" is for unknown or unexpected emergencies and reserve funds for specific purposes that are probable yet unresolved.

Section 195.087, Florida Statutes requires each Property Appraiser to post their final approved budget on their website within 30 days after adoption. Click here to view the Property Appraiser's approved budget.