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Columbia County Property Appraiser
135 NE Hernando Ave.
Suite 238
Lake City, Florida 32055






Agricultural / Classified Use Property Forms

Form

Description

DR-482 Application and Return for Agricultural Classification of Lands (Due by March 1st)
. . .Please fill out this form if you qualify for agricultural classification.
DR-482C Land Used for Conservation Assessment Application (Due by March 1st)
. . .Section 193.501, Florida Statutes
DR-482CR Land Used for Conservation Assessment Reapplication (Due by March 1st)
. . .Section 193.501, Florida Statutes


Exemption Forms

Form

Description

DR-416 Physician's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability (Due by March 1st)
. . .Must be completed by a licensed Florida physician.
DR-416B Optometrist's Certification of Total and Permanent Disability (Due by March 1st)
. . .Must be completed by a licensed Florida optometrist.
DR-418C Real Property Dedicated in Perpetuity for Conservation (Due by March 1st)
DR-498AR Removal of Total or Partial Exemption
. . . Florida Law prescribes that it is the duty of the owner of any property to notify the property appraiser promptly whenever the use of the property or the status or condition of the owner changes so as to change the exempt status of the property. Reference Sections 196.011 (9)(a)F.S
DR-500AR Removal of Homestead Exemption(s)
. . .Florida Law prescribes that it is the duty of the owner of any property to notify the property appraiser promptly whenever the use of the property or the status or condition of the owner changes so as to change the exempt status of the property. Reference Sections 196.131 and 196.161, F.S.
DR-501 Homestead Exemption (Due by March 1st)
. . .Use this form to apply for homestead exemption on your primary residence.
DR-501A Statement of Gross Income
. . .attach this statement to the exemption application, Form DR-501.
DR-501CC Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Application Proprietary Continuing Care Facility
. . .Section 196.1977, Florida Statutes
DR-501DV Homestead Tax Discount for Veterans 65 and Older with Combat related disability (Due by March 1st)
. . .This application is for use by a veteran or their surviving spouse to apply for an ad valorem tax discount on homestead property.
DR-501M Deployed Military Exemption Application (Due by March 1st)
. . .additional ad valorem exemption on the homestead of servicemembers who were deployed last year outside the continental United States
DR-501SC Senior Citizen Exemption Application for Persons Age 65 and Over (Due by March 1st)
. . .Adjusted Gross Household Income Sworn Statement and Return.
DR-501T Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference (Due by March 1st)
. . .Use this form to apply for transfer of Homstead Exemption.
Physician Certificate First Responder's Physician Certificate of Total and Permanent Disability - sample (Due by August 1st)
. . .Mist be completed by a licensed Florida physician.
Employer Certificate First Responder's Employer Certification of Injury - sample (Due by August 1st)
. . .Mist be completed by Employer or volunteer's Supervisor.


Business Related Forms

Form

Description

DR-405 Tangible Personal Property (TTP) Tax Return (Due by April 1st)
. . .Use this form if you own property used for commercial purposes that is not included in the assessed value of your business' real property
DR-418 Economic Development Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption (Due by March 1st)
. . .New or expanding businesses may use form to apply for Ad Valorem property tax exemptions.
DR-504 Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Application and Return (Due by March 1st)
. . .For use by nonprofit organizations applying for exempt status under Sections 196.195, 196.196 and 196.197 of the Florida Statutes.
DR-504CS Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Application Charter School (Due by March 1st)
. . .use by any charter school that owns property used as a charter school facility, or any owner of property leased and used as a charter school facility, to apply for an ad valorem tax exemption for property as provided in section 196.1983, Florida Statutes
DR-504HA Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Application and Return Homes for the Aged (Due by March 1st)
. . .use by nonprofit homes for the aged to apply for an ad valorem tax exemption for property, as provided in section (s.) 196.1975, Florida Statutes (F.S.)
DR-504S Individual Affidavit for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption - Homes for the Aged
. . .affidavit must be completed by residents who reside in a home for the aged, per section 196.1975(4), F.S.


Value Adjustment Board Forms

Form

Description

DR-485WI Value Adjustment Board - Petition Withdrawal
DR-486 Petition to Value Adjustment Board - Request for Hearing
. . .Please fill out this form and return to the Columbia County Clerk of Court. (386-758-1342)
DR-486DP Petition of the Value Adjustment Board - Tax Deferral or Penalty Request For Hearing
DR-486PORT Petition to the Value Adjustment Board - Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference, Request For Hearing
DR-486PORT InfoSheet Important Information Sheet About Required Payments
. . . attach to petition Form DR-486PORT.
DR-486XCO Cross-County Notice of Appeal and Petition - Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference
PT-101 VAB Petition Guide for Taxpayers


Other Forms

Form

Description

DR-402 Declaration of Mobile Home as Real Property
DR-430 Change of Ownership or Control Non-Homestead Property
. . .For non-homestead real property when a deed or other instrument has not been recorded with the clerk of court
DR-452 Return of Real Property in Attempt to Establish Adverse Possession without Color of Title
DR-492 Return of Pollution Control Devices for Ad Valorem (Due by April 1st)
. . .Section 193.621, Florida Statutes and Rule 12D-1.004(1)(b), F.A.C.
DR-508 Application for Separate Assess. Mineral, Oil and Other
. . . Section s.193.481, Florida Statutes
DR-535
(Address Change)
Notice to Property Appraiser of Name and/or Address Change
. . .Note: Splits or cutouts shall be processed pursuant to Rule 12D-13.007 F.A.C.
GT-800047 Brochure: Taxation of Mobile Homes in Florida.


Street Address Office Hours Mailing Address
Columbia County Property Appraiser
135 NE Hernando Ave.
Suite 238
Lake City, Florida 32055
386-758-1083 -phone
8:30am - 4:30pm
(Mon-Fri, except holidays)
Columbia County Property Appraiser
135 NE Hernando Ave.
Suite 238
Lake City, Florida 32055
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