A Notice of Proposed Non-Ad Valorem Assessment is mailed annually in July to the owner of each property located in Seminole County that will be participating in a new MSBU (special assessment district) managed by the MSBU Program. The Notice is provided in advance of the Property Tax bill and provides communication of the proposed assessments for new MSBUs that will be included on the property tax bill, for the first time, in November. The notice also provides details regarding the scheduling of a Public Hearing during which the Board of County Commissioners will receive public commentary regarding the proposed assessments and will make final approval for the non-ad valorem assessments to be included on the forthcoming Property Tax bills.

No response is required of property owners unless additional information or clarification is needed. The MSBU Program is readily available to assist with inquiries or concerns involving non-ad valorem assessments. Simply  contact us by email or telephone (407.665.7178).

No payment is required or accepted in response to the Notice. Payment is required and expected following the distribution of property tax bills in November. Payment is required according to the same terms and conditions as property taxes. As both property taxes and non-ad valorem assessments must be paid at the same time, and since both fees have potential lien implications for nonpayment, most escrow accounts established with financial institution (bank, credit union, or mortgage company) include provisions to pay for the total charges noted on a property tax bill. Your financial institution can confirm payment expectations and requirements.            <more>