08/25/2026
Purpose of the Value Adjustment Board (VAB)
The purpose of the value adjustment board (VAB) is to hear appeals regarding property value assessments, denied exemptions or classifications, ad valorem tax deferrals, portability decisions, and change of ownership or control. Taxpayers or their representatives file petitions with the VAB clerk in the county where the property is located. See the taxpayer guide on Petitions to the Value Adjustment Board for more information.
Submitting a Petition
Beginning with the 2026 VAB Session, the filing fee for petitions is $50.00 per parcel. Please make checks payable to: Hendry County Clerk of Court.
Submission Methods
By Mail
Petitions may be mailed to either of the following addresses:
By U.S. Post Office:
Clerk of Circuit Court
Value Adjustment Board
PO Box 1760
LaBelle, FL 33975
By FedEx or UPS:
Clerk of Circuit Court
Value Adjustment Board
25 E. Hickpochee Ave.
LaBelle, FL 33935
By Fax or Email
You may fax or email your petitions by sending them to:
Fax: (863) 612-4730
Email: [email protected]
You will need to call (863) 675-5216 to pay the filing fee by credit card.
Please visit our website for more Resources and Forms:
Hendry County Value Adjustment Board information. Procedures, deadlines, hearings and resources for property tax dispute appeals and adjustments.