In 2022, I filed the VAP petition on my property. I am paying the highest taxes on my block. A house with a pool, outside grill, outside fireplace and paid over $75,000 more than me has a Market Value less than mine. (Mossy Oak) I have the highest sq. ft cost because of the Model.(Bridgeport) I now overpaid $1300 in property taxes than my neighbors. Before I did this, I asked the Sumter property appraiser to sit down with me and explain the DH codes. They refuse to do this. They will admit they model the homes but won't explain why or the difference in the sq. ft. The only way I can get this information is from other owners and researching. In my research I found I wasn't the only person overpaying in taxes. I have many examples that Modeling does not work. I want to take my information to the Senators and Congressman in our state to define the Florida Statue 193.011 (3) location so Sumter County cannot take advantage of the Seniors. Seniors are on a fixed budget and need to know the tax rate before buying a home in The Villages. If they want to use Modeling, that should make this public and allow the Seniors to know the cost before they buy a home.
It would cost me more to hire an attorney than the $1300. I will do the hearing by myself. I am requesting a free attorney because our tax dollars allow Sumter PA to have an attorney. It is hard to go against an attorney because I am not an attorney. They will use this against me for speaking but I believe the VAB is a fair and will allow me to present my research.
Thanks for all your remarks and help!!!
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Originally Posted by Altavia
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