06/16/16 ~ Wakulla County Seeking Citizen to Serve on the Value Adjustment Board

Do You Own Homesteaded Property in Wakulla County and Are Interested in Serving on the Value Adjustment Board?

 The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking one (1) Citizen Appointment to serve on the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The purpose of the VAB is for any taxpayers within Wakulla County who object to the assessment placed on any taxable property by the Property Appraiser, to file a petition with the Clerk of the governing body for a hearing.  Per 194.015, F.S. each County is required to create a Value Adjustment Board. 

 The VAB citizen appointment must own homesteaded property in Wakulla County.  Typically, the VAB only conducts 3 or 4 meetings during the months of August, September, and October.

 Interested persons should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in serving on the VAB which should also include the person’s name, address, telephone number, and email address, no later than Friday, July 1, 2016.  Please e-mail your information to Jessica Welch, Communications & Public Services Director at jwelch@mywakulla.com or by fax to 926-0940.  The citizen appointments are anticipated to be made by the Board of County Commissioners during their July 18, 2016 meeting.