Property Valuation

In Florida, the county 'property appraiser' (not to be confused with a real estate appraiser) is responsible for:

AAppraising properties for buyers and sellers
BDetermining the assessed value of all taxable property for ad valorem tax purposes✓ Correct
CSetting the millage rate for property taxes
DCollecting property tax payments from homeowners

Explanation

The Florida county property appraiser (an elected county official) determines the assessed (taxable) value of all real and personal property in the county for ad valorem (based on value) property tax purposes. Millage rates are set by taxing authorities; tax collection is by the tax collector.

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