The Value Adjustment Board (VAB) reviews appeals from decisions made by the Duval County Property Appraiser.  VAB jurisdiction includes appeals of property value assessments, exemption denials and agricultural (greenbelt) classification denials, among others.

The VAB for Duval County consists of five members, three are members of the Jacksonville City Council, one of whom shall be the chairperson, and two are members of the Duval County School Board. For a list of current members of the VAB click VAB Members. As a quasi-judicial body, this board is not allowed to discuss matters pending before them outside of public hearings and noticed meetings.

To file an appeal, obtain a petition from the Property Appraiser's Office (231 E. Forsyth Street), or you may obtain form DR-486 (Real Property) or DR-486T (Tangible Personal Property) from the Florida Department of Revenue.

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Complete the petition in full, have it notarized, then file it with the Clerk of the VAB, along with your filing fee of up to $15.00. Homeowners appealing a homestead exemption denial, and persons with appropriate certificate or other documentation issued by the Department of Children and Family Services, will be exempted from paying a filing fee.

Please mail your petition(s) to the following address:

Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board
117 West Duval Street, Suite #430
Jacksonville, FL  32202 

For more information on filing and hearing locations, dates and deadlines for filing petitions, please click VAB Timeline.

For additional information, contact the VAB Clerk at (904)630-7370.