Free Public Workshop Series

2025 Property Tax
Workshop Series

Free, open to all residents. Whether you're contesting a reassessment, filing for an exemption, or simply deciphering your first tax bill — we walk you through every step, in person.

Reserve Your SeatView Preparation Checklist

3,400+

Residents Served

18 yrs

Running Workshops

$2.1M

Exemptions Filed

Upcoming Workshop Dates

SAT8

March 8, 2025

NEXT UP

9 AM – 12 PM

City Hall, Room 204

SAT22

March 22, 2025

9 AM – 12 PM

Eastside Library, Conf. A

SAT5

April 5, 2025

10 AM – 1 PM

City Hall, Room 204

All workshops are free. No registration required to attend,
though reserving a seat is strongly encouraged.

Who This Is For

Three reasons residents walk through our door

You shouldn't need a tax attorney to understand your property tax bill. These workshops are designed for the three most common situations residents face — no jargon, no judgment.

Time-Sensitive

Homeowners Contesting a Reassessment

You received a notice that your assessed value jumped — and your tax bill will follow. We help you understand the appeal process, gather the right documentation, and file your objection before the deadline.

Assessment AppealDeadline: 30 days from notice

Small Landlords with Multiple Parcels

Juggling payment schedules, exemption eligibility, and parcel IDs across several properties. We break down multi-parcel management, installment options, and how to flag discrepancies across accounts.

Multi-ParcelInstallment PlansParcel Reconciliation

First-Time Buyers with Their First Bill

Your inaugural property tax bill arrived and nothing about it makes sense. We decode every line — assessed value, mill rate, escrow adjustments, due dates — so you leave knowing exactly what you owe and when.

First Tax BillEscrow ExplanationDue Date Clarity

Don't see your situation? Bring it to the workshop — our staff covers edge cases during open Q&A.

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Step 1

Before the Workshop

Verify Your Parcel Number

Your Parcel ID is the 14-digit number that identifies your property in the county system. Every form you'll fill out at the workshop references it. Locating it now saves fifteen minutes of back-and-forth at the window.

If your property was recently sold, the Parcel ID stays the same — but ownership records may take 60–90 days to update in the system.

Parcel Lookup Quick Reference Guide

PDF · 1 page · Updated Jan 2025

Before You Arrive — Checklist

Locate your most recent tax billParcel ID appears in the top-right header block
Find your assessment notice (if you received one)Usually a single page mailed in January or February
Look up your parcel on the county assessor's portallevy.gov/assessor — search by address if you don't have the number
Confirm the property address matches your recordsDiscrepancies in address can delay appeals
Write down or screenshot your Parcel IDFormat: XXX-XXX-XXXX-XX
Staff will guide you through any items you couldn't locate beforehand
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Step 2

Before the Workshop

Gather Your Assessment Notice

The assessment notice is the official document showing your property's estimated market value as determined by the county. It's the starting point for any appeal, and workshop staff will use it to walk you through the comparison methodology.

Deadline: If your appeal window has passed, you may still qualify for a hardship review or the next assessment cycle correction. Ask at the workshop.

Assessment Appeal Evidence Worksheet

PDF · 2 pages · Form LEV-2025-A

Before You Arrive — Checklist

Locate your 2025 Assessment NoticeMailed in January — check your records or request a reprint at levy.gov
Note the assessed value listed on the noticeCompare to your purchase price and recent neighborhood sales
Check the appeal deadline printed on the noticeTypically 30 days from the mailing date — marked in red
Gather 2–3 comparable sales in your neighborhoodZillow or Redfin printouts are accepted as evidence
Note any errors in property description (sq ft, bedrooms)Factual errors are the fastest path to a correction
Staff will guide you through any items you couldn't locate beforehand
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Step 3

Before the Workshop

Check Exemption Eligibility

Property tax exemptions can reduce your taxable assessed value by 10–50% depending on qualification. Most eligible residents never apply because they don't know they qualify. This step takes five minutes and could save hundreds annually.

Exemptions are not automatic. You must apply each year unless your county has an auto-renewal program. Workshop staff can file your application on-site.

Exemption Eligibility Self-Assessment Form

PDF · 3 pages · Form LEV-EX-2025

Before You Arrive — Checklist

Check if you qualify for the Homestead ExemptionPrimary residence only — reduces assessed value by up to 10%
Check Senior Exemption eligibility (age 65+ by Jan 1)Income limits apply — bring proof of income or SSA letter
Check Disability Exemption eligibilityRequires documentation from physician or SSA
Check Veteran or Surviving Spouse ExemptionDD-214 required — copies made on-site
Confirm you haven't already claimed an exemptionCheck levy.gov/exemptions — logged-in view shows active exemptions
Staff will guide you through any items you couldn't locate beforehand
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Step 4

Day of Workshop

Confirm Your Registration

Walk-ins are always welcome, but registered attendees receive a reserved seat, a printed copy of the preparation checklist, and priority access to one-on-one staff consultation during the final thirty minutes of each session.

Childcare is available at City Hall sessions by request. Note this in the registration form or call 311 at least 48 hours before the workshop.

Workshop Location & Parking Map

PDF · 1 page · All three venues

Before You Arrive — Checklist

Select your preferred workshop dateThree dates available March–April 2025
Enter your Parcel ID (optional but helpful)Allows staff to pull your file before you arrive
Indicate your primary reason for attendingHelps staff assign the right specialist to your case
Note the location and arrive 10 minutes earlyParking validated in the City Hall garage — Level 2
Bring your gathered documents from Steps 1–3Originals preferred; staff can make copies
Staff will guide you through any items you couldn't locate beforehand
Step 4 of 4 — Confirm Your Registration

Reserve Your Seat

Walk-ins welcome, but reserved seats are guaranteed. Takes under two minutes.

Workshop Registration

Free & open to all Levy residents

Found on your assessment notice or tax bill. 14-digit format.

No account required. Your information is used only to confirm attendance.

Not Ready to Register?

Download the Preparation Checklist

A two-page PDF covering everything you should gather before attending — parcel documents, exemption criteria, assessment comparison tools, and deadline calendar.

We won't add you to a mailing list. One email, one PDF.

Day-Of Essentials

What to bring to the workshop

Government-issued photo ID
Most recent tax bill or assessment notice
Parcel ID number (if known)
Any correspondence from the Assessor's office
Questions — written down helps
Staff will make copies on-site if needed. Nothing is mandatory.

Questions? Call 311

Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · TTY: 711

Free · Open to All Residents · No Attorney Needed

The workshop is the shortest path through a complicated obligation.

Every checklist item above is something we walk through together, in the room, at no charge.

Reserve Your Seat — Free

Or download the preparation checklist above and come as a walk-in.