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Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi Submits Preliminary 2025 Tax Roll to Taxing Authorities

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, has submitted the preliminary 2025 tax roll to the Florida Department of Revenue and local taxing authorities. As of January 1, 2025, Leon County’s overall market values rose nearly 5.4% from 2024, with taxable property values up nearly 7.8%. For properties with a homestead exemption, assessed values will not increase by more than 3% over last year’s value, in accordance with Florida law.

Leon County homeowners can save hundreds on their property taxes by taking advantage of homestead exemption and other valuable tax-saving exemptions!

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

As the annual March 1 property tax exemption filing deadline approaches, Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, has announced extended Saturday office hours and neighborhood filing events during the month of February to better serve citizens.

Akin Akinyemi Sworn In for Third Term as Property Appraiser; Launches Community Engagement Sessions

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Today, Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, was sworn into a third term as Leon County Property Appraiser by Circuit Judge David Frank. Having served in the role since 2016, Akin has championed a vision centered on outstanding public service. His leadership fosters a culture of excellence, driving innovation, and ensuring organizational efficiency to better serve the community.

Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office Earns International Recertification and Wins Multiple Awards for Public Service and Community Outreach

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, proudly announces that his office has been recertified with the prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).

Leon County Property Owners: Proposed Property Tax Notices Are on the Way!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi, PhD, RA, CFA, CMS, has mailed legally required Notices of Proposed Property Taxes (“TRIM notices”) to Leon County property owners. These notices provide taxpayers with a preview of their property’s assessed value as of January 1, 2024, any applicable exemptions, and their estimated property taxes for the year.

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