Value Adjustment Board

Purpose

The Value Adjustment Board appoints special magistrates to hear petitions relating to assessments filed pursuant to Section 194.011(3) Florida Statutes; complaints relating to homestead exemptions as provided under Section 196.151, Florida Statutes; appeals from exemptions denied, or disputes arising from exemptions granted upon the filing of exemption applications under Section 196.011, Florida Statutes; and appeals concerning ad valorem tax deferrals and classifications. 

 

Following special magistrate hearings, the VAB meets to consider and act upon the recommended decisions of the magistrates.

 

Membership Requirements

Five Members:

  • Two county commissioners
  • One school board member 
  • One homestead property owner appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
  • One citizen who has commercial property appointed by the school board

Meetings

The Value Adjustment Board meets at least twice a year in the first-floor chambers of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Av W, Bradenton. 

 

Members

John Chappie

Larry Bustle

Bob Gause

Carol Van Doren

Wade Thompson