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Mexico Beach Re-nourishment and Dune Restoration Project

Bay County has been awarded $5,025,000.00 in CDBG-DR funds for construction cost only for the Mexico Beach Re-nourishment and Dune Restoration project. The eyewall of Hurricane Michael made direct landfall in Bay County, bringing unprecedented destruction to the City of Mexico Beach. Prior to the storm, the City's beach had an extensive beach and dune system which provided critical habitat to shorebirds and turtles. The dune system also protected against surge and erosion in smaller events. The loss of the dunes makes the city more vulnerable to surge and erosion post-Michael. This project will restore the beaches and dunes between 8th Street and 37th Street in the City of Mexico Beach. This restoration includes: A) design/permitting B) geotechnical testing/analysis to identify a suitable source of sand (offshore or inland) C) construction of dunes and placement of sand to restore the beach (including dredging); and D) stabilization including planting vegetation and sand fencing. Project Timeline: NEPA Environmental - 100% Complete Design - 100% Complete Contract Received, Construction Procurement - August 2024 Phase II Construction Begins - January 2025 Construction Ends - April 2025 Closeout - September 2025

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Mexico Beach Re-nourishment and Dune Restoration Project

14 minutes ago

Potable Water

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide protective measures to the potable water distribution system, in Southport and Panama City, Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4399-018-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project, the Sub-Recipient proposes to provide protection to the potable water distribution system in Southport and Panama City, Florida, 32401, 32404, 32405, and 32409. Coordinates (30.295327, -85.643904). The scope is for Phase I only, which includes but is not limited to surveying, engineering, design, plans preparation, permitting, and bidding for the proposed project, for Phase II approval. No construction activities for this project have been approved. When completed, the Sub-Recipient shall provide deliverables for Phase II review of the following proposed activities. Phase II's proposed scope of work shall include improving the potable water distribution system of the County by adding redundancy to the network, to improve its serviceability and functionality. The project consists of two zones; Zone A, located along Highway 77A in Southport, shall include the installation of approximately 260 LF of 10" PVC water main in steel casing across two locations directionally bored under the roadway. Zone B covers an area of approximately 1.8 square miles and shall include the installation of more than 9,500 LF of potable water main piping, including the required fittings and appurtenances for system looping. Additionally, the project shall include approximately 36 isolation gate valves. The multiple cross-connections between the two transmission lines shall provide component redundancies throughout the system to better allow for isolation of localized segments should breakage occur and bypassing the flow around the isolated area while the breakage is addressed. The project shall mitigate the risk of potable water service losses to the impacted population, allowing them to recover faster. The project shall be designed to provide protection against a 500-year storm event. Activities shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local applicable Rules and Regulations. The Grant is also funded in part through Community Development Block Grant Funds Project M0061 through the Department of Florida Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PROJECT TIMELINE: Engineer Design Phase 1 - 100% Complete; Phase II Construction - January 2024; Contract Received, Construction Procurement - August 2024; Construction Ends - July 2025; Closeout - April 2026.

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Bay County Government Center Generator

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide protection to the Bay County Government Center building, in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4399-023-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The project is for the purchase and installation of an emergency system to reduce and/or mitigate the damage that might otherwise occur from severe weather or other hazards. PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project, the Sub-Recipient shall provide backup power to the Bay County Government Center building located in Panama City, Florida 32401. Coordinates: (30.169643, -85.673188). The HMGP project shall provide protection to the Bay County Government Center building by the purchase and installation of a 1,750 kW permanent generator, or the adequate size determined by the vendor and/or an electrical engineer during the bid process to appropriately support the critical infrastructure. The project shall allow the building to remain operational during future power outages. The generator(s) shall be protected against a 500-year flood event by implementing specific activities or by locating the generator(s) outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and shall be protected against wind with a rated enclosure based on its location requirements. Activities shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations. Project 4399-023-R Project Budget $705,800.00 Project Timeline 100% Complete and Closed Out Procurement Link-22-27

54 minutes ago

Bay County Sheriff's Office Jail Generator

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide protection to the Bay County Sheriff's Office Jail in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4399-13-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The project is for the purchase and installation of an emergency system to reduce and/or mitigate the damage that might otherwise occur from severe weather or other hazards. PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project, the Sub-Recipient shall provide backup power to the Bay County Sheriff's Office Jail, located at 5700 Star Lane, Panama City, Florida 32404. Coordinates: (30.226568, -85.562317). The HMGP project shall provide protection to the Bay County Sheriff's Office Jail by the purchase and installation of a 450 kW permanent generator, or the adequate size determined by the vendor and/or an electrical engineer during the bid process to appropriately support the critical facility and two automatic transfer switches. The project will allow the Bay County Sheriff's Office Jail to remain operational during future power outages. The generator(s) shall be protected against a 500-year flood event by implementing specific activities or by locating the generator(s) outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and shall be protected against the wind with a rated enclosure based on its location requirements. Activities shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations. The Grant is also funded in part through Community Development Block Grant Funds Project M0063 through the Department of Florida Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Project 4399-013-R/M0063 Project Budget: $258,859.52 Project Timeline: 100% Complete and Closed Out

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Bay County Lift Stations

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide protective measures to lift stations, in Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4399-038-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project, the Sub-Recipient proposes to provide protection to thirty-six (36) lift stations, located within Bay County, Florida, 32401, 32404, 32405, 32409, 32413, and 32444. The proposed scope of work shall provide protection by purchasing and installing thirty-six (36) permanent bypass pumps. The Installation of emergency standby pumping systems at each lift station shall mitigate sanitary sewer flooding and surcharging. During storm events, the sanitary sewer system needs to continue circulation to prevent being overwhelmed by any increased volume from floodwaters. Emergency bypass pumps allow lift station pump operation to be maintained even without an external power supply. The proposed systems include a 400 GPM pump, or the adequate size determined by the vendor and/or the appropriate professional during the bid process to appropriately support the critical facility, intending to evacuate the sanitary lift stations during power outages. The pumps shall be protected against a 500-year flood event by Implementing specific activities or by locating the pumps outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and shall be protected against the wind with a rated enclosure based on its location requirements. Activities shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations. The Grant is also funded in part through Community Development Block Grant Funds Project M0071 through the Department of Florida Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PROJECT TIMELINE Project 4399-038-R/M0071 Project Budget $2,699,999.00 Project Timeline 100% Complete and Closed Out Procurement Link-22-22

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Bay County Sheriff's Office Headquarters Generator

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide protection to the Bay County Sheriff's Office Headquarters building in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4399-14-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The project is for the purchase and installation of an emergency system to reduce and/or mitigate the damage that might otherwise occur from severe weather or other hazards. PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project, the Sub-Recipient shall provide backup power to the Bay County Sheriff's Office Headquarters building, located at 3421 FL-77, Panama City, Florida 32404. Coordinates: (30.21083, -85.65121). The HMGP project shall provide protection to the Bay County Sheriff's Office Headquarters building by the purchase and installation of a 450 kW permanent generator, or the adequate size determined by the vendor and/or an electrical engineer during the bid process to appropriately support the critical facility, and two automatic transfer switches at this location. The project will allow the Sheriff's Office Headquarters building to remain operational during future power outages. The generator(s) shall be protected against a 500-year flood event by implementing specific activities or by locating the generator(s) outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and shall be protected against the wind with a rated enclosure based on its location requirements. Activities shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations. The Grant is also funded in part through Community Development Block Grant Funds Project M0062 through the Department of Florida Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Project 4399-014-R/M0062 Project Budget: $264,094.01 Construction 100% and Closed Out. Procurement Link - bid number 22-44

Fountain Community Complex

Fountain Community Complex Project Overview: Bay County was awarded Nine Million One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred and Eleven Dollars ($9,181,311.00) in CDBG-DR funds for the Fountain Community Complex Project. The project will be leveraged with Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) that the County will contribute to the construction of this project. In total, the cost of the Fountain Community Complex will be Twelve Million, One Hundred and Eighty-One Thousand and Three Hundred and Eleven Dollars ($12,181,311.00). This project will replace the condemned East Hiland Fire Station as the area's primary emergency shelter. The Fountain Complex is to be used as a hardened shelter for residents, deputies, and strike teams during disaster events. Post-storm, this complex will be used for disaster recovery missions for the residents of Fountain serving as a Long-Term Shelter (if needed), a Business Recovery and Disaster Recovery Center, a Point of Distribution (POD) Site, and a disaster staging site for utility crews in the northern part of the county. The County plans on constructing a 180' x 50' prefab metal hardened building to house the Community/Recreational Center and Sheriff Sub-Station. The Center will house basketball courts, a walking track, and other amenities, meet 150 mph wind loads and meet all local, state, and federal building codes. The fire station will be a 10,000 square foot brick and mortar facility housing up to eight personnel, an engine, tanker, brush truck and EMS vehicle. Restoration of Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricane Michael A. Construction will be completed by Bay County Public Works staff, a construction contractor, and a construction inspection and engineering consultant. The construction contractor and construction inspection and engineering consultant will be procured through a competitive bidding process overseen by the Bay County Department of Public Works. B. This project will meet the low- and moderate-income National Objective in that 59.97% (Census Block Data) of the residents within the unincorporated townships of Youngstown and Fountain of Bay County are of low and moderate-income. a. Total Beneficiaries: 3,735 b. LMI Beneficiaries: 2,240 Project construction does not fall within a FEMA flood zone. Project Timeline: Engineer Design Phase 1: 100% Complete Phase II Construction Construction Contract Awarded: August 2025 Construction Begins: December 2025 Procurement Link: 23-13

Fiber Optics Mitigation

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide protective measures to critical communication facilities throughout Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4399-131-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project, the Sub-Recipient proposes to provide redundant fiber optic connections to critical communication facilities throughout Bay County, Florida, encompassing the following zip codes: 32401, 32402, 32403, 32404, 32405, 32406, 32407, 32408, 32409, 32410, 32411, 32412, 32413, 32417, 32438, 32444 and 32466. The proposed scope of work shall add redundant fiber optic connections to 93 Bay County facilities and 111 traffic signals by installing fiber optic cabling to close the rings in seven sections of the existing fiber-optic network serving 911 radio towers, fire/EMS and other facilities that rely on those sections. Project 4399-131-R Project Budget: $2,525,199.00 Project Timeline: 100% Complete and Closed Out with FDEM and FEMA

EMS Safe Room

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide a FEMA P-361 Standards standalone safe room at the Bay County Jail in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4399-020-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project, the Sub-Recipient proposes to construct a standalone safe room at the Bay County Jail, 5700 Star Lane, Panama City, Florida, 32404. Coordinates (30.225729, -85.561866). The scope is for Phase I only, which includes but is not limited to surveying, engineering, design, plans preparation, permitting, and bidding for the proposed project, for Phase II approval. No construction activities are approved at this time. The design proposed for Phase II scope is the construction of a new standalone hurricane-safe room to withstand winds up to 200 MPH in compliance with all standards and requirements from FEMA P-361. The safe room shall provide near-absolute protection for first responders including law enforcement, emergency medical services, public works, and utility partners and their respective equipment during tornadic events and after disasters. To maximize the functionality of the safe room, the space shall be used as Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) site for proceedings during non-disaster periods and as an alternative Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Wind protection shall be provided on any other opening such as vents, louvers, and exhaust fans. All installations shall be in strict compliance with the FEMA P-361 specifications, and all materials shall be certified to meet wind and impact standards. The local municipal or county building department shall inspect and certify installation according to the manufacturer's specifications. The Grant is also funded in part through Community Development Block Grant Funds Project M0059 through the Department of Florida Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Project Timeline: Construction Start: January 2025 Closeout: May 2026

Fire Station Hardening

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to protect three (3) fire stations located in Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4399-107-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project, the Sub-Recipient proposes to provide wind protection to three (3) fire stations, located in Bay County, Florida 32408, 32409, and 32466. The HMGP project scope of work proposes to replace the existing overhead roll-up doors and windows with hurricane impact resistance products. The project intends to protect the integrity of each building envelope and reduce potential damage from future wind events. Wind protection shall be provided on all openings such as vents, louvers, and exhaust fans. All installations shall be in strict compliance with the Florida Building Code or Miami Dade Specifications and all materials shall be certified to meet wind and impact standards. The local municipal or county building department shall inspect and certify installations according to the manufacturing specifications. The project shall provide protection to Fire Station #1, Fire Station #9, and Fire Station #11 against 148, 145, and 141 MPH winds or the wind speed protection and impact requirements indicated by the effective Florida Building Code at the time permits are issued. Pursuant to subsection 553.896(2), Florida Statutes, projects including the construction of new or retrofitted window or door coverings must conform to design drawings that are signed, sealed, and inspected by a structural engineer who is registered in this state. The Sub-Recipient shall provide an inspection report and attestation or a copy of the signed and sealed plans to the Division before payment will be made. The Grant is also funded in part through Community Development Block Grant Funds Project M0070 through the Department of Florida Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Station Locations: Station #1: 2913 Thomas Drive, Panama City, FL 32408 (30.153660 - 85.749265) Station #2: 103010 Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32409 (30.386567 - 85.684441) Station #11: 11771 Highway 231, Youngstown, FL 32466 (30.360259 - 85.439366) Project Timeline: Closeout 100% Complete Procurement Link: 22-56

Disaster Recovery Grants

Since 2018, Bay County has been hit by multiple disasters, including Category 5 Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Sally, Tropical Storm Fred, the Chipola Complex Wildfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These disasters, in addition to rampant intermittent flooding, led Bay County to look for opportunities to fund essential infrastructure and housing projects. Some of these funding opportunities include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Community Development Block Grant – Voluntary Home Buyout (CDBG-VHB), Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT), and American Rescue Plan (ARP). To date, approximately $70 million in project funding has been awarded. CDR Maguire was procured under a competitive bidding process for all Disaster Related Grants to include FEMA, CDBG, and other Federally Funded Disaster Related Grants. Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery -- CDBG-DR: This program provides federal funding following a natural disaster aimed at helping damaged communities recover with an emphasis on aid to low to moderate-income people to find housing or economic opportunities. The funding may be used for housing or infrastructure projects. Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation – CDBG-MIT: The CDBG-MIT program funds provide eligible state, county, and city governments with assistance in areas impacted by recent disasters for mitigation of disaster risks and reduction of future losses. These specific, high-impact mitigation projects increase resilience to disasters and reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life, injury, damage to and loss of property, and suffering and hardship by lessening the impact of future disasters. Community Development Block Grant – Voluntary Home Buyout Program -- CDBG-VHB: The Bay County CDBR-VHB program provides funding to purchase hurricane-damaged homes of low- to moderate-income individuals at post-storm fair market value. The purchased property must have a history of repeated flooding. The program repurposes an eligible property into greenspace or a flood mitigation project. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – HMGP: The Federal Emergency Management Agency's HMGP program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to develop hazard mitigation plans and rebuild in a way that reduces or mitigates future disaster losses in their communities. When requested by an authorized representative, this grant funding is available after a presidentially declared disaster. In this program, homeowners and businesses cannot apply for a grant. However, a local community may apply for funding on their behalf. All state, local, tribal, and territorial governments must develop and adopt hazard mitigation plans to receive funding for their hazard mitigation projects. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – ARP: The American Rescue Plan is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package intended to speed up the United States' recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing recession. Complaints on the Disaster Recovery: For any complaints or appeals regarding any HMGP, CDBG, or Voluntary Home Buyout Projects, or any suspected fraud, waste of funding, or abuse, contact Bay County Public Works Department at [email protected] or at 850-248-8301 or file a written complaint to Bay County Public Works, Attn: Chief Infrastructure Officer, 840 W. 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401.

Bay County 9th Street Fuel Island

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide protection to the Bay County 9th Street Fuel Island Facility, in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR- 4399-050-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The project is for the purchase and installation of an emergency system to reduce and/or mitigate the damage that might otherwise occur from severe weather or other hazards. PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project, the Sub-Recipient shall provide backup power to the fuel pumps to support the Bay County 9th Street Fuel Island facility located at 517 East 9th Street, Panama City, Florida 32401. The HMGP project shall provide protection to the critical facility by purchasing and installing a 25-kW permanent generator or the adequate size as determined by the vendor and/or electrical engineer. The permanent generator shall be used to keep the 9th Street Fuel Island Facility operational in the event of an outage. The facility provides fuel services to government and emergency vehicles and is considered critical. The generator shall be installed with all necessary accessories for its operation including the connection to a transfer switch. The generator shall be protected against a 500-year flood event by implementing specific activities or by locating the generator(s) outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and shall be protected against the wind with a rated enclosure based on its location requirements. Activities shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations. Project 4399-050-R 9th Street Project Budget - $54,800.00 Project Timeline – 100% Completed and Closed Procurement Link-22-30

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Understanding Your TPP Assessment

Appealing a Tangible Personal Property Assessment Understanding Your Tangible Personal Property Assessment Each year, business owners in Miami-Dade County receive a Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice), which includes the assessment of their Tangible Personal Property (TPP). This includes assets like furniture, equipment, and other items used in the operation of a business. We encourage you to talk to or visit the Property Appraiser first, before the deadline on your Notice of Proposed Property Taxes, for a review of your folio and an explanation of the assessment. You don't have to wait for a deadline or a formal process. We're here to help clarify, correct, or update your account at any time during the year. An assessment may not be contested unless a timely Tangible Personal Property Tax Return is filed. Note: Inquiries must be made no later than the deadline date printed on the notice. Taxpayers may inquire about their assessment in person by going to the address listed on the bottom of their notice. Contact Us for a TPP Assessment Review You may reach out in any of the following ways: Call us at 305-375-4712 Submit an inquiry through our Contact Form Or visit us in person: Stephen P. Clark Center (Main Office) 111 NW 1 Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128 South Dade Government Center 10710 SW 211 Street 2nd Floor Cutler Bay, FL 33189 Confidential Records Reminder Due to the confidential nature of your tax records, we can only discuss your account with: The business owner A company officer A partner or corporate officer An employee with authorization (a letter on company letterhead authorizing employee access to confidential records) An attorney who is a member of the Florida Bar and who is representing the owner An Authorized Personal Property Tax Consultant. If you are authorizing someone to speak on your behalf, please complete and submit the Confidential Information Authorization Form. What to Bring if You Visit in Person To help us resolve your inquiry efficiently, please bring: Picture identification for verification of Owner or Corporate Officer Letter of authorization (if not owner/officer) Copy of current year's Tangible Personal Property Tax Return amended with the corrected figures A copy of the company's federal income tax return, including an itemized fixed asset listing, for the period covering the assessment date of January 1st. This would typically be the previous year federal income tax return Copies of leases for all leased furniture and equipment for the period in question (as of January 1st) Complete insurance binder, including endorsement page, documents and claims Appraisals Documents such as sales documents, moving documents, bills of lading and shipping The taxpayer must bring all additional information and/or documentation they would like to be considered in the assessment of their personal property. Note: If the concerns are not resolved, property owners have the option of appealing to the Value Adjustment Board.

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Understanding Your TPP Assessment

Changing Your Property Information

Changing Your Property Information To request changes to a property's information, follow the required instructions. Ownership or Title Change, Name Change, Address Change, Address Blocking Property Ownership or Title Change The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County reviews all ownership changes properly recorded in the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Recorder's Office. The ownership transfer is typically processed between 4 and 8 weeks, but may take up to 12 weeks. If more than 12 weeks have passed since the deed was recorded at the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Recorder's Office, please provide the Property Appraiser with the following information: Official Recording Book and Page Folio Number of the property The information may be emailed to [email protected], mailed or hand delivered to either of our two offices. The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County does not verify ownership, but can confirm the owner of record through the Property Search Application. Name Change Fixing Misspelled Names on the Notice Our records must spell the name exactly as identified on the deed. Please check your deed. If your deed is incorrect, you should contact the attorney who drafted the deed to correct this error. If your deed is correct and our records are wrong, mail a copy of the recorded deed asking for a name correction to: Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1st Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128-1984 Notice is in Previous Owner's Name The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County reviews all ownership changes properly recorded in the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Recorder's Office. The ownership transfer is typically processed between 4 and 8 weeks, but may take up to 12 weeks. If more than 12 weeks have passed since the deed was recorded at the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Recorder's Office, please provide the Property Appraiser with the following information: Official Recording Book and Page Folio Number of the property The information may be emailed to [email protected], mailed or hand delivered to either of our two offices. The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County does not verify ownership, but can confirm the owner of record through the Property Search Application. Address Change Mailing Address Change Arising out of concerns about identity theft and other forms of fraud, the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County has introduced a new security feature in the way it processes requests for mailing address changes. If the request is being made in person at one of our offices, bring the Mailing Address Change form and the owner's Driver's License or State-issued ID. If the request is being made via mail, please include the Mailing Address Change form and a photocopy of the owner's Driver's License or State-issued ID and mail it to: Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1st Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128-1984 You may send in a letter on company letterhead advising the Property Appraiser of the new mailing address. The letter must also contain the following: Folio number Letter must be signed by an officer of the company Must contain the language that this authorization will stay in effect until the Property Appraiser is notified in writing Property Address Change The county or municipal department that issues building permits for a property is responsible for assigning the address(es). With written authorization from that department, the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County can change a property address. Property owners must contact the department that issues permits to request and obtain the required authorization. Exception: If the address on a permit differs from what is on the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County computer, a change will be made with a copy of the permit. Vacant land is assigned an address when a building permit is issued. Address Blocking The Property Search function allows access to public information recorded on the tax rolls of Miami-Dade County. However, Florida Statutes 119.071 provides for an exemption from public disclosure to certain agencies and individuals from public records. Those individuals who qualify must: Fill out the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County's Public Records Exemption Request form. Provide proof of employment in the eligible agency, such as a copy of your identification badge with the agency's name or other similar proof Apply on home address. In addition to filing a request with the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County, qualifying personnel may want to also consider filing with the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller and/or the Water and Sewer Department. Please fill out the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Request for Confidentiality form and mail it to: Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller 22 NW 1st Street Miami, FL 33128 And/or fill out the Water and Sewer Department's Account Information Blocking form and mail it to: Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department Customer Service Division 3071 SW 38th Avenue Miami, FL 33146 As an alternative, your agency may submit a list of eligible individuals on agency letterhead with their names, addresses, titles and the parcel identification (folio) number of the property identified with each individual. Mail the completed form to: Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1st Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128-1984 Release or Cancellation of Exempt Information If you have previously requested that qualifying information maintained by the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County be exempted from public disclosure, pursuant to section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes, you may use the Release of Information Exempt form to grant your representative access to such information or cancel your previous request.

Building Recertification of Real Estate Property

Building Recertification of Real Estate Property Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, along with various municipalities, occasionally mail letters to owners of properties over 30 years old. To better assist our residents' concerns with the building recertification under the Miami-Dade County building code, please find the building information file maintained by the Property Appraiser. Each municipality is responsible for the recertification process within their respective jurisdiction. Any questions regarding the requirements for building recertification should be directed to the municipality where the property is located. If you believe your property information is incorrect, call 305-375-4712 or email [email protected]. If your property is located within unincorporated Miami-Dade County, you may contact the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources directly: Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) Miami-Dade County Permitting & Inspection Center 11805 SW 26th Street, Room 220 Miami, Florida 33175-2474 Phone: 786-315-2373 Miami-Dade County RER Building Recertification Website Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recertification Reporting Forms for Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Below are recertification forms for unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Each municipality may have their own forms, in which you should visit their respective website to obtain. General Consideration & Guidelines Minimum Inspection Procedural Guidelines Structural Recertification Minimum Inspection Procedural Guidelines Electrical Recertification Certification of Compliance with Parking Lot Illumination Standards Certification of Compliance with Parking Lot Guardrails Requirements Exemption from Recertification Requirement Single-family homes, duplexes and non-residential farm buildings are exempt from recertification requirements. All other buildings with an occupant load of 10 or less and 2,000 square feet or less are also exempt from recertification requirements.

Land Splits or Groupings

Land Splits or Groupings You may request to group or split folios with the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County (PAMDC) using the Request for Parcel Split/Grouping form. The request must be based on a valid instrument recorded in the public records of Miami-Dade County. Valid recorded instruments include the following: - Warranty Deed - Special Warranty Deed - Quit Claim Deed - Plat - Waiver of Plat - Declaration of Condominium - Amendment to a Declaration of Condominium - Unity of Title - Covenant in lieu of Unity of Title A complete list of requirements and instructions are included on page 1 of the Request for Parcel Split/Grouping form. Please read them carefully before submitting your request. Some Important Information Please submit page 2 along with the signed and notarized page 3 The deadline to file requests for the current assessment roll is July 1st. Requests received after July 1st will be processed for the next assessment year (starting November) due to tax roll and statutory deadlines. Please allow 8-16 weeks for complete processing of the request; including updates to the PAMDC website and GIS Interactive Map. This may be extended due to heavy workloads. Processing time also varies throughout the year due to tax roll production and processing of data for submission to the Florida Department of Revenue and Miami-Dade County Tax Collector (MDCTC). Ensure all taxes due or delinquent have been paid to MDCTC. Parcel splits/groupings processed by PAMDC are for tax roll purposes only and do not imply that the surviving or created parcels comply with local zoning or building requirements. Any change that affects a parcel's characteristic, ownership or use may also affect the parcel's assessed value. If the property is encumbered by a mortgage, it is the property owner's responsibility to seek prior approval from the mortgage company for any legal changes to the property. Submit the completed form and all relevant documents, including recorded documents, surveys, and site plans by email, mail, or fax to PAMDC. Email: [email protected] Mail: Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County, Attn: Realty Change, 111 NW 1st Street Suite 710, Miami, FL 33128 Fax: 305-375-4533 For questions, contact our office at 305-375-4060

Property Purchasing Tax Disclosure

Property Purchasing Tax Disclosure This is the Disclosure Law in the Florida Statutes on disclosure of ad valorem taxes to a prospective purchaser. Florida Statute 689.261: Sale of residential property; disclosure of ad valorem taxes to prospective purchaser. (1) A prospective purchaser of residential property must be presented a disclosure summary at or before execution of the contract for sale. Unless a substantially similar disclosure summary is included in the contract for sale, a separate disclosure summary must be attached to the contract for sale. The disclosure summary, whether separate or included in the contract, must be in a form substantially similar to the following: PROPERTY TAX DISCLOSURE SUMMARY BUYER SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SELLER'S CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES AS THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAXES THAT THE BUYER MAY BE OBLIGATED TO PAY IN THE YEAR SUBSEQUENT TO PURCHASE. A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS TRIGGERS REASSESSMENTS OF THE PROPERTY THAT COULD RESULT IN HIGHER PROPERTY TAXES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING VALUATION, CONTACT THE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. (2) Unless included in the contract, the disclosure summary must be provided by the seller. If the disclosure summary is not included in the contract for sale, the contract for sale must refer to and incorporate by reference the disclosure summary and include, in prominent language, a statement that the potential purchaser should not execute the contract until he or she has read the disclosure summary required by this section.