Q: Can you share any information on the impact of hurricane damage to a homeowner’s property taxes?
A: If your home was damaged or destroyed by either Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton (or any other storm) you will still have to pay property taxes. Property tax bills will be mailed on Nov. 1 and are due by April 1, 2025 with discounts for early payment.
However, if your residence is or was uninhabitable for 30 days or longer, you may qualify for a partial refund of your property taxes.
Q: What should homeowners with catastrophic property damage do?
A: If your home has been damaged or destroyed, report it to the Property Appraiser’s Office as soon as possible and we will help you determine if you qualify for a partial refund. We can help walk you through the process. Refunds are on a prorated basis, based on the time you are unable to inhabit your home, for up to 90 days (since there were fewer than 90 days left in the year when hurricanes Helene and Milton hit.)
Also, if you have been displaced from your home and at a different address, please let us know and we will make sure to mail any correspondence to the appropriate address.
Q: Are there any impacts to property taxes for next year?
A: If your home’s damage has not been repaired by Jan. 1, 2025, even if you are not displaced, be sure to let us know. This will affect your assessment for next year.
Q: What is the best way for our readers to contact you?
A: Our office is located at 4030 Lewis Speedway Ste. 203, (904) 827-5500. It is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Also, readers can email me at Eddie@sjcpa.us or call me at (904) 827-5500.
