September 2025 Downs Property Digest
- Vickie A. Downs
- Sep 30
- 3 min read
A Message from Your Property Appraiser, Vickie A. Downs
Hi friends,
We’ve had a great (and hot!) summer here in Collier County, and we’re already looking forward to welcoming back our seasonal residents as fall approaches. September also marked an important milestone. September 15th was the deadline to appeal market values to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). We thank everyone who engaged in the process and encourage you to stay informed about your property assessments throughout the year.
Warmly,
Vickie A. Downs
Collier County Property Appraiser
🧦 Socktober Fest – Donations Now Open!
CCPA is excited to be participating in Socktober Fest 2025! We are collecting new socks (sizes Children’s 3T through Adult) in our lobby through October 31st to benefit the non-profit Beverly’s Angels, whose mission is to empower individuals by providing assistance that fosters self-reliance and empowerment, not dependency. Drop by and help us spread warmth to those in need this season.
📋 What Does the Property Appraiser’s Office Do?
The Collier County Property Appraiser’s Office has several essential functions that directly serve our residents and ensure fairness across the tax system. Our responsibilities include:
Maintaining accurate property ownership records: We track deed transfers and ensure that property ownership details are always up to date.
Administering property tax exemptions: From homestead exemptions to those for seniors, veterans, and widows/widowers, we ensure eligible residents receive their lawful tax savings.
Valuing all real and tangible personal property: Our team locates, identifies, and values property annually for ad valorem taxation, ensuring assessments reflect just value.
Together, these functions uphold fairness, transparency, and accountability in Collier County’s property tax system.
🏛️ District 4 Town Hall – Engaging With Our Community
This month, I had the privilege of attending the District 4 Town Hall hosted by County Commissioner Daniel Kowal and State Representative Yvette Benarroch.
I am so grateful to all the constituents who came out to share your thoughts and concerns. Your voices are the reason we do this work. Tonight was a wonderful reminder of the strength of our community when we come together.
💡FAQ Spotlight: Protect Your Property from Fraud
Q: What’s one easy thing I can do to protect my property from fraud?
A: Enroll in the Clerk’s Risk Alert Program.
Scammers can file fake deeds, liens, or mortgages to steal property or delay sales. Collier County residents can now get notified when any document is recorded against their property.
Sign up today to stay protected:👉 https://cor.collierclerk.com/coraccess/alerts
That wraps up our August 2025 Digest. As always, thank you for allowing us to serve you. We’ll see you next month with more updates, resources, and community highlights!
✅ Need Info Now? Check Out Our Website
Whether you're a homeowner or a business owner, we encourage you to visit our office online at collierappraiser.com. You’ll find:
Tools to file for Homestead Exemption
Resources for Tangible Personal Property
FAQs, forms, deadlines, and more
Contact info, office hours, and directions
And now, the option to sign up for this monthly digest straight to your inbox!
We’re working hard to make your experience with our office as smooth and helpful as possible — 24/7. Did you know you can now do a self-service data download for your files? Learn more, along with instructions, on our website at collierappraiser.com.
Invite Us to Speak at Your Next Event
Did you know that educating our community is one of our top priorities? Property Appraiser Vickie A. Downs and our knowledgeable staff love connecting with local residents, real estate professionals, civic groups, and schools to help demystify what our office does — and why it matters. Whether it’s explaining property valuation, homestead exemptions, or how your tax dollars are calculated, we’re here to help! Interested in having a speaker from our office? Email vdowns@collierappraiser.com to request a speaker for your next meeting or event.
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