Lee County Clerk partners with Property Appraiser to host free class on property assessments and disputes
The community is invited to join Lee County’s Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes and Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell for a comprehensive presentation on the property assessment and dispute process.
The class will take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, at 921 S.W. 39th Terrace in Cape Coral.
During the presentation, the two officials will thoroughly explain their portion of the process to attendees. Caldwell will discuss how property value is assessed and Karnes will explain how to contest the property assessments, in addition to how to help safeguard the property with the Clerk’s free Property Fraud Alert service.
Immediately following the presentations, there will be a question-and-answer session so attendees can ask the presenters any questions they may have about the property assessment and dispute process.
The class is free, but registration is required. Register HERE.
*Legal advice will not be provided at the presentation. The Clerk cannot address any specific case or VAB-related decision or outcome. For legal inquiries, property owners may speak with an attorney.
About the Clerk’s Office
The Florida Constitution established the Clerk of the Circuit Court as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk Kevin Karnes is directly elected by and accountable to Lee County residents. In addition to the role of Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Clerk is the County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, and the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor for Lee County.