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The deadline for filing an application for all property tax exemptions (including Homestead) or agricultural use classification is March 1st.

Exemption applications may be filed online or in person at any of our locations.  Classified use applicants should complete the application packet and return to our office.  Details and frequently asked questions for these benefits may found by using these links:

https://www.sc-pa.com/exemptions/homestead/overview/

https://www.sc-pa.com/exemptions/other-exemptions/agriculture-classification/

A homeowner may be eligible for a partial refund of 2022 property taxes if a residential improvement was rendered uninhabitable for at least 30 days due to Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole.  For a complete guide to the process and eligibility, see The Florida Homeowner's Guide published by the Department of Revenue.

After reviewing the guide to see if you are eligible, complete the application form and return to our office on or before April 3, 2023.  You can return the form in person or via email to PA@SC-PA.com.

The North Port office, located in City Hall, is now open 5 days a week from 8:30-5:00 to better serve you.

If your property was destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Ian, please use our damage reporting form to let us know.

The Florida Department of Revenue has issued a Homeowner's Guide for Hurricane Ian that contains answers to many commonly asked questions about property taxes and impacts to value.

If you will be displaced for a long period of time and wish to change your mailing address to ensure receipt of important tax related mailings, please submit a change of address request. 

Pursuant to Section 193.122 Florida Statutes, Bill Furst, Property Appraiser of Sarasota County, hereby gives notice that the 2022 Real Property and Tangible Personal Property Assessment Rolls for Sarasota County were certified to the Tax Collector on the 11th day of October, 2022 for the collection of taxes.

Copy of legal notice of certification

The Florida Department of Revenue has published informational guides for property owners.  The Florida Constitution and Statutes define the roles and authority for the various entities involved in Florida’s property tax system. Find out more at these links:

Florida's Property Tax System

Important Dates in Property Tax Cycle

Homeowner's guide to Millage

The 2022 TRIM (Truth in Millage) Notices have been mailed to property owners of Sarasota County in August. Included with the annual TRIM Notice is the 2022 TRIM informational supplement from Bill Furst, Sarasota County Property Appraiser.

Did you receive a notice that your account was flagged due to a change of address with the US Postal Service?

Click here for an explanation of what this means and how to fix it.

Pursuant to Section 193.122 Florida Statutes, Bill Furst, Property Appraiser of Sarasota County, hereby gives notice that the 2021 Real Property and Tangible Personal Property Assessment Rolls for Sarasota County were re-certified to the Tax Collector on the 27th day of June, 2022.

Link to notice

Property and identity fraud are a nationwide problem.  By filing fake deeds, scammers appear to own property, and can fraudulently rent or sell the property without the knowledge of the true owner. Your Clerk and Comptroller, Karen E. Rushing, offers tools to help you protect yourself, and issues alerts about schemes where impersonators act like Clerk or Comptroller employees in an attempt to defraud citizens.  By signing up for the Clerk and Comptroller’s Property Fraud Alert Service, you will receive an email whenever a document is recorded in Sarasota County using your personal or business name. Notifications are sent within 48 hours of the document being recorded, alerting you so you can look up the documents through public records, or dispute through law enforcement. Registration is simple and free.