Property Appraiser's Office Enters Busy Season, Focused on Accuracy and Taxpayer Service
Each summer, the Citrus County Property Appraiser’s Office enters one of the most important parts of the year: finalizing property values and providing them to the local taxing authorities that serve our community.
These values play an important role in the budget process for local governments, schools, public safety, roads, and other community services. While our office determines property values, we do not set tax rates or collect taxes. Those decisions are made by the taxing authorities during their public budget process.
Once proposed values are provided, taxing authorities begin preparing their annual budgets and setting proposed tax rates. At the same time, our office begins preparing the Truth in Millage, or TRIM Notices, that property owners will receive later this summer.
The TRIM Notice is one of the most important documents property owners receive each year. It gives you the opportunity to review your property’s assessed value, exemptions, and proposed taxes before tax bills are issued. It also includes information about public hearings where taxing authorities will discuss and adopt their budgets and tax rates.
We encourage every property owner to carefully review their TRIM Notice to make sure the information is accurate and to better understand how property values, exemptions, and proposed tax rates may affect their tax bill.
TRIM Notices will be mailed on August 14, 2026. Please watch for this important envelope, which will have red wording that reads “IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION” and “TRIM NOTICE.”
If you do not get your notice, or if you have questions after reading it, our staff is here to help. The TRIM Notice lets you review your property information before tax bills are sent, so please take a moment to look it over carefully.
Even though this is a busy time for our office, serving the public remains our top priority. We encourage all property owners to check their records and make sure they are getting every exemption they qualify for. Exemptions can save you money on your taxes, and our staff can help you understand which ones you may be eligible for and what you need to apply.
Whether it is the Homestead Exemption, exemptions for disabled veterans, widows and widowers, Florida’s disabled first responders, individuals who are totally and permanently disabled, or other qualifying programs, our office wants to make sure eligible property owners understand the benefits available to them.
If, after reading this article or reviewing your property records, you realize you may have missed an exemption or need help determining whether you qualify, please do not wait. We encourage you to visit either our Inverness or Crystal River office as soon as possible. Our staff is prepared to assist with the application process and answer any questions you may have.
In most cases, applying for an exemption takes 10 minutes or less, and the potential tax savings can be significant. A short visit to our office may result in savings that continue year after year.
As we move through this important phase of the property tax cycle, we thank the citizens of Citrus County for their ongoing trust. Anyone with questions about their property value, exemptions, or the TRIM process is urged to contact our office. We remain devoted to fair and equitable assessments, accurate property records, and the highest level of service to the residents of Citrus County.
Your Citrus County Property Appraiser,
Cregg Dalton
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