Deadline to apply is Friday, June 19, 2026
Leon County Value Adjustment Board (LCVAB) seeks special magistrates pursuant to
§ 194.035(1), Fla. Stat., to hear real estate valuation appeals, tangible personal property
valuation appeals, and appeals of exemption and classification denials. Magistrates hearing
issues regarding (1) real estate valuations shall be a state certified real estate appraiser with
not less than 5 years of experience in real property valuation; (2) tangible personal property
valuation shall be a designated member of nationally recognized appraiser’s organization
with not less than 5 years of experience in tangible personal property valuation; and (3)
exemption and classification appeals shall be a Florida Bar member with no less than 5 years
of experience in ad valorem taxation. Notwithstanding the qualification requirements in
statute cited above, applicant who has 3 years of relevant experience and completes exam
provided by Department of Revenue under § 194.035(3), Fla. Stat., may be appointed.
Residency in Leon County not required. However, applicant cannot serve if he or she is an
elected or appointed official of a county, a taxing jurisdiction, or the state; is an employee of a
county, a taxing jurisdiction, or the state; or in the same tax year where he or she serves the
board as magistrate, represents a party before the board in any administrative review of
property taxes.
Rate is $125/hour for actual hours worked plus mileage at $0.58/mile. Real property
appraiser magistrates are guaranteed a 1-hour minimum for any day originally
scheduled; tangible personal property appraiser magistrates and attorney magistrates, a 4-
hour minimum. No travel reimbursement, other than mileage, is provided. Signed
contracts may be required.
Send application (download below) and resume by June 19, 2026, to VAB Clerk Beryl
Wood, Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, 301 S. Monroe
Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, or to bhwood@leoncountyfl.gov. EEO/AA Employer.
Please note when completing the linked application form above Leon does not
require enrollment at https://e-verify as indicated in the documentation
required section. Also, if you have completed a magistrate recommendation form in the
past while serving as a magistrate in Leon County, you may skip this request. If you have
served in other counties, please include a sample recommendation.