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DO NOT PAY - THIS IS NOT A BILL
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES
TAX INFORMATION
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CHAMBERS ROYCE E & KAREN S
26359 COLONY RD
BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34135
081500
Parcel ID: 27-47-25-B3-01030.0020
IMPERIAL HARBOR UNIT 7
BLK 30 PB 35 PG 131
LOT 2
26359 COLONY RD

The taxing authorities which levy property taxes against your property will soon hold PUBLIC HEARINGS to adopt budgets and tax rates for the next year.

The purpose of these PUBLIC HEARINGS is to receive opinions from the general public and to answer questions on the proposed tax change and budget PRIOR TO TAKING FINAL ACTION. Each taxing authority may AMEND OR ALTER its proposals at the hearing.

TAXING AUTHORITY COLUMN 1* COLUMN 2* COLUMN 3*
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CITY OF BONITA SPRINGS / BONITA SPRINGS FIRE
LAST YEAR’S ACTUAL TAX RATE 2019 (MILLAGE) YOUR PROPERTY TAXES LAST YEAR 2019 YOUR TAX RATE THIS YEAR IF NO BUDGET CHANGE IS ADOPTED (MILLAGE) YOUR TAXES THIS YEAR IF NO BUDGET CHANGE IS ADOPTED THIS YEAR’S PROPOSED TAX RATE 2020 (MILLAGE) YOUR TAXES IF PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGE IS ADOPTED 2020
COUNTY:
LEE CO GENERAL REVENUE 4.0506 $101.27 3.8934 $117.56 4.0506 $122.31
SCHOOL:
PUBLIC SCHOOL - BY LOCAL BOARD 2.2480 $101.09 2.1638 $119.43 2.2480 $124.08
PUBLIC SCHOOL - BY STATE LAW 3.8990 $175.33 3.7530 $207.15 3.8100 $210.29
MUNICIPALITY OR MSTU:
CITY OF BONITA SPRINGS 0.8173 $20.43 0.8015 $24.20 0.8173 $24.68
LEE CO LIBRARY DIST 0.4956 $12.39 0.4753 $14.35 0.4956 $14.96
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT:
SFWMD-DISTRICT-WIDE 0.1152 $2.88 0.1103 $3.33 0.1103 $3.33
SFWMD-EVERGLADES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 0.0397 $0.99 0.0380 $1.15 0.0380 $1.15
SFWMD-OKEECHOBEE BASIN 0.1246 $3.12 0.1192 $3.60 0.1192 $3.60
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
BONITA SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT 2.2600 $158.13 2.2153 $177.66 2.2600 $181.24
LEE CO HYACINTH CONTROL DIST 0.0230 $1.61 0.0221 $1.77 0.0221 $1.77
LEE CO MOSQUITO CONTROL DIST 0.2539 $17.77 0.2439 $19.56 0.2439 $19.56
WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DIST 0.0394 $0.99 0.0380 $1.15 0.0394 $1.19
TOTAL TAX RATES: 14.3663 13.8738 14.2544
TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES: $596.00 $690.91 $708.16
COLUMN 1* COLUMN 2* COLUMN 3*

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES EXPLANATION (Section 200.069, Florida Statutes)

*COLUMN 1—"YOUR PROPERTY TAXES LAST YEAR" - This column shows the taxes that applied last year to your property. These amounts were based on budgets adopted last year and your property’s previous taxable value. *COLUMN 2—"YOUR TAXES IF NO BUDGET CHANGE IS ADOPTED" - This column shows what your taxes will be this year IF EACH TAXING AUTHORITY DOES NOT CHANGE ITS PROPERTY TAX LEVY. These amounts are based on last year’s budgets and your current assessment. *COLUMN 3—"YOUR TAXES IF PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGE IS ADOPTED" - This column shows what your taxes will be this year under the BUDGET ACTUALLY PROPOSED by each local taxing authority. The proposal is NOT final and may be amended at the public hearings shown on this notice. The difference between Columns 2 and 3 is the tax change proposed by each local taxing authority and is NOT the result of higher assessments.

NOTE: Amounts shown on this form do NOT reflect early payment discounts you may have received or may be eligible to receive. (Discounts are a maximum of 4 percent of the amounts shown on this form.)

NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS: Your final tax bill may contain non-ad valorem assessments which may not be reflected on this notice such as assessments for roads, fire, garbage, lighting, drainage, water, sewer, or other governmental services and facilities which may be levied by your county, city, or any special district

A Public Hearing on the Proposed Taxes and Budget Will Be Held:
COUNTY/MSTU: 09/03/2020 5:05PM Lee Co Commission Chambers 2120 Main St Fort Myers FL 33901 239-533-2221
SCHOOL: 09/08/2020 5:05PM Lee Co Public Education Center 2855 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers FL 33966 239-337-8215
MUNICIPALITY: 09/09/2020 5:05PM Bonita Springs Fire Station 4 27701 Bonita Grande Dr Bonita Springs FL 34135 239-949-6262
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: 09/10/2020 5:15PM Virtual Hearing See website: www.sfwmd.gov 561-686-8800
LEE CO MOSQUITO AND/OR HYACINTH: 09/10/2020 5:01PM/5:15PM District Offices 15191 Homestead Rd Lehigh Acres FL 33971 239-694-2174
BONITA SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT: 09/14/2020 5:01PM Bonita Springs Fire Station 4 27701 Bonita Grande Dr Bonita Springs FL 34135 239-390-7953
WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT: 09/10/2020 5:01PM Venice City Hall 401 W Venice Ave Venice FL 34285 941-485-9402
PROPERTY VALUATION
Last Year 2019 This Year 2020
MARKET VALUE $113,859 $116,279
Market Value in Florida is also known as “just value” as provided by the constitution and described in state law. It is the amount a purchaser willing but not obliged to buy would pay to one willing but not obliged to sell, after proper consideration of all eight factors in section 193.011, F.S.
ASSESSED VALUE
Assessed Value is the market value of your property minus the amount of any assessment reductions. The assessed value may be different for millage levies made by different taxing authorities.
ASSESSMENT REDUCTIONS APPLIES TO VALUE
Assessment Reduction amounts are based on applicable statutory limitations and benefits that may affect the Assessed Value, such as the Save Our Homes cap or an Agricultural Classification. The value of these limitations and benefits make up the difference between market and assessed value.
Save Our Homes Benefit All Levies $35,584
EXEMPTIONS APPLIES TO VALUE
Exemptions are specific dollar or percentage amounts that reduce taxable value. These are usually based on characteristics of the property or property owner. Examples include the homestead exemption, veterans' disability exemptions and charitable exemptions. In some cases, the maximum exemption amount may not be applied because of a lower assessed value. Many exemptions apply only to tax levies by the taxing authority granting the exemption.
Homestead Exemption Adopted Levies $25,000
Additional Homestead Exemption Adopted Levies $25,000
Widow Exemption All Levies $500
VALUE CALCULATIONS
Taxable Value is the assessed value minus qualifying exemptions. This is the value used to calculate the tax due on your property. The asssessed and taxable values may vary by taxing authority because certain assessment reductions and exemptions may not apply to all levies and discounts.
TAXING AUTHORITY ASSESSED VALUE EXEMPTIONS TAXABLE VALUE
LAST YEAR THIS YEAR LAST YEAR THIS YEAR LAST YEAR THIS YEAR
COUNTY:
LEE CO GENERAL REVENUE $69,969 $80,695 $44,969 $50,500 $25,000 $30,195
SCHOOL:
PUBLIC SCHOOL - BY LOCAL BOARD $69,969 $80,695 $25,000 $25,500 $44,969 $55,195
PUBLIC SCHOOL - BY STATE LAW $69,969 $80,695 $25,000 $25,500 $44,969 $55,195
MUNICIPALITY OR MSTU:
CITY OF BONITA SPRINGS $69,969 $80,695 $44,969 $50,500 $25,000 $30,195
LEE CO LIBRARY DIST $69,969 $80,695 $44,969 $50,500 $25,000 $30,195
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT:
SFWMD-DISTRICT-WIDE $69,969 $80,695 $44,969 $50,500 $25,000 $30,195
SFWMD-EVERGLADES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT $69,969 $80,695 $44,969 $50,500 $25,000 $30,195
SFWMD-OKEECHOBEE BASIN $69,969 $80,695 $44,969 $50,500 $25,000 $30,195
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
BONITA SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT $69,969 $80,695 $0 $500 $69,969 $80,195
LEE CO HYACINTH CONTROL DIST $69,969 $80,695 $0 $500 $69,969 $80,195
LEE CO MOSQUITO CONTROL DIST $69,969 $80,695 $0 $500 $69,969 $80,195
WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DIST $69,969 $80,695 $44,969 $50,500 $25,000 $30,195
If you feel the market value of your property is inaccurate or does not reflect fair market value, or if you are entitled to an exemption or classification that is not reflected on this form, please call us at (888) 721-0510 or visit the Lee County Property Appraiser's office at 2480 Thompson Street, 4th Floor, Fort Myers, FL.

If we are unable to resolve a matter as to the market value, classification, or an exemption, you may file a petition for adjustment with the Value Adjustment Board. Online filing is available at www.leeclerk.org. Petition forms are available from the Lee County Property Appraiser's office. All petitions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts Office on or before September 08, 2020.