General Information
Real estate property taxes
The real estate property tax is a tax on land and improvements. Real estate property taxes are considered ad-valorem, meaning “according to worth.” They are determined by the value of one’s property.
Tangible personal property taxes
A second type of property taxes is the tangible personal property tax, a tax on property – except land or buildings – that is used in a business or to produce income. Tangible personal property taxes are also ad-valorem taxes and are determined by the value of property.
Non-ad valorem assessments
Non-ad valorem assessments may be included on a property owner’s tax bill. They are set amounts established by the levying authorities, and unlike ad valorem taxes, they are not determined by the value of one’s property. Non-ad valorem assessments are typically levied for storm water utility, fire and rescue, solid waste collections, and similar functions.
Property values
The Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Office establishes the value of property every year. The board of county commissioners, school board, municipalities, and other levying bodies set millage rates – the amount per $1,000 that is used to calculate taxes on property.
The Property Appraiser vs. Tax Collector
Using the taxable values and millage rates, the Property Appraiser prepares the “tax roll” and sends it to the Tax Collector. The Tax Collector then mails an annual tax notice to the property owner’s address of record as it appears on the tax roll. The Property Appraiser's Office is responsible for maintaining address records that appear on the tax notice. You may change your mailing address by contacting the Property Appraiser at 727-464-3207.
Tax bill
It is the responsibility of each taxpayer to ensure that taxes are paid, regardless of whether a tax notice is received or not. If you do not receive a tax bill in November, contact our office at 727-464-7777 or click here to search our tax roll database. Taxes become delinquent on April 1, at which time interest and other applicable costs are added to the gross tax amount. Click here for payment options.
Millage rates (These files require Adobe® Acrobat™ Reader to view.)
- 2012 millage rates
- 2011 millage rates
- 2010 millage rates
- 2009 millage rates
- 2008 millage rates
- 2007 millage rates
- 2006 millage rates
- 2005 millage rates
- 2004 millage rates
- 2003 millage rates
- 2002 millage rates
- 2001 millage rates
- 2000 millage rates
Click here to view the list of taxing authorities in Pinellas County.
Frequently Asked Questions
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