Jackson County VAB upholds appraiser—s $712,737 assessment for 119.68-acre parcel; petition denied

The Jackson County Value Adjustment Board on Oct. 27, 2025, denied a petition from Steven and Margaret Tour seeking a lower assessment for a 119.68-acre parcel after finding the Property Appraiser—s office met the statutory presumption of correctness.

Jessica Chaddock, chief deputy chief appraiser for the Jackson County Property Appraiser—s Office, told the board the office had provided its evidence by the required deadline and that "the petitioner did not provide us any evidence to support a change in their valuation by the deadline of October 13." Chaddock presented a packet that included the petitioner—s form, property record cards, aerial photos and sales-comparison analysis.

The office described the parcel as containing two single-family residences (2,542 square feet, built 2001; and 3,026 square feet, built 2023) and multiple outbuildings and accessory structures. Chaddock said the office identified 14 additional extra features and improvements that had not been assessed since a prior field check in 2011. She cited Florida Statute 193.1554 as the legal basis for assessing nonhomestead residential property at just value as of Jan. 1.

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