FAQ – Tangible Personal Property What is Tangible Personal Property? Tangible Personal Property is everything other than real estate used in a business.  It includes furniture, fixtures, tools, machinery, signs, equipment, leasehold improvements, supplies, leased equipment or any other equipment used in a business or to earn income.   Who must file? Anyone in possession […]

Portability of Save Our Home What is portability? It’s the ability to transfer the “Save Our Homes” cap (the difference between your market value and assessed value) from an existing homestead to a new homestead. When did portability go into effect? Portability became effective January 1, 2008, with the passage of Amendment 1. How is […]

10% Assessment Cap Expand an item of interest by clicking plus (+) What property does the 10% cap apply to? The 10% assessment cap applies to any portion of a property that does not receive homestead exemption or agricultural classification (Greenbelt). Therefore, any property may be eligible to receive the 10% assessment cap including vacant […]

Additional Homestead Exemption Do I need to apply for the additional homestead exemption? No. The exemption will be applied to all property that currently has a homestead exemption, as long as the assessed value of your home is greater than $50,000. If I receive other exemptions, such as Disability, Widow/Widower’s or Low Income Senior Exemptions, […]

Low Income Senior Exemption As Manatee County’s Property Appraiser, one of my functions is to ensure that all eligible taxpayers get the full benefit of those exemptions to which they are entitled. The information provided here is a brief explanation of the  Low Income Senior Additional Homestead Exemption and what it may mean to you […]

Exemptions & Save Our Homes Expand an item of interest by clicking plus (+) What is homestead exemption? Homestead exemption is a constitutional guarantee that reduces the assessed value of residential property up to $25,000 for qualified permanent residents. What is the additional homestead exemption? Amendment 1 passed in January 2008 providing for an additional […]

TRIM Notices Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice) In August of each year, the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s office sends a Notice of Proposed Property Taxes, (Truth in Millage or “TRIM” Notice) to all property owners. The TRIM Notice includes: Taxable value, classification, exemptions, and assessment limitation/cap as of January 1. Proposed budget and […]

Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office Uniform Policies and Procedures for Taxpayers in Connection with Petitions and VAB Process Fla. Admin. Code R. 12D-9.001(2) – Taxpayer Rights in Value Adjustment Board Proceedings (b) The right to request an informal conference with the property appraiser regarding the correctness of the assessment or to petition for administrative or […]

Tax Roll Data for Current and Previous Years 2025 Final 2025 Prelim 2024 Post VAB 2024 Final 2024 Prelim 2023 Post VAB 2023 Final 2023 Prelim 2022 Post VAB 2022 Final 2022 Prelim 2021 Post VAB 2021 Final 2021 Prelim 2020 Post VAB 2020 Final 2020 Prelim 2019 Post VAB 2019 Final 2019 Prelim 2018 […]

Mailing Address Change Request It is important that when you relocate, you keep us informed of your current address. This helps us to ensure that you receive any notices in a timely manner. To change your mailing address on your real or personal property account, choose ONE of the following methods:  Make your request online Use this […]