Collier County Property Appraiser

Property Appraiser Vickie A. Downs enjoyed attending the East Naples Civic & Commerce luncheon and catching up with so many wonderful members of our community!

Appraiser Downs is pictured with Faith, founder of Beverly’s Angels, an incredible local nonprofit helping children and families in Naples by providing brand-new essentials, comfort, and support during difficult times. Their programs also partner with law enforcement and other community organizations to help those in need throughout Collier County.

We’re grateful for organizations like Beverly’s Angels that make such a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors. 💙

Learn more about their mission: BeverlysAngels.org

Property Appraiser Vickie Downs enjoyed attending today’s East Naples Civic & Commerce luncheon and spending time with so many of our community’s leaders and residents!

Pictured with Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Greater Naples Fire Rescue Chief Chris Wolfe, and Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Crystal Kinzel. It’s always great to come together with those who serve Collier County and hear about what’s happening throughout our community.

Thank you to East Naples Civic & Commerce for another great event and for all you do for East Naples!

Today, we remember September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years later, we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the families whose lives were forever changed, and the first responders who courageously ran toward danger when others were running to safety.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to all of our first responders who continue to serve and protect our communities every day. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to others never go unnoticed.

May we always remember the unity and strength our nation showed in the days that followed.

We will never forget. God Bless America 🇺🇸

Vickie A. Downs
Collier County Property Appraiser

Happy Labor Day from the Collier County Property Appraiser’s Office! 🇺🇸

Today, we recognize the hardworking men and women whose dedication and contributions help make Collier County such a great place to live, work, and call home.

Please note that our office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

From Property Appraiser Vickie Downs and our entire team, we wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

It was a pleasure speaking with the team at Coldwell Banker Realty on Fifth Avenue!

Property Appraiser Vickie Downs and Director of Homestead Annabel enjoyed meeting so many local Realtors, sharing updates from our office, and answering some great questions about property assessments, exemptions, Save Our Homes, and more.

Our local real estate professionals play an important role in helping property owners navigate the process, and we always appreciate the opportunity to be a resource.

A special thank you to Heather Townsend for inviting us to speak and to everyone at Coldwell Banker Realty for the warm welcome!

🏡 The August 2026 Downs Property Digest is here!

This month, Property Appraiser Vickie Downs is sharing important updates for Collier County property owners, including:

📬 2026 TRIM Notices
🏡 The latest Amendment 3 update
📊 Why your Market Value can go down while your Assessed Value goes up
✅ Approval of the 2026 Collier County Tax Roll
💡 Community updates, property fraud resources, and more!

Our goal is to keep you informed and make property information easier to understand.

Read the August Downs Property Digest: https://www.downspropertydigest.com/post/august-2026-downs-property-digest

Property Appraiser Vickie Downs and our Director of Homestead, Annabel, had a wonderful time speaking with the Sea Stars of Naples and providing an update on our office and important property-related topics affecting Collier County residents.

We always appreciate the opportunity to get out into our community, answer questions, and help residents better understand the services and resources available through our office.

Thank you to the Sea Stars of Naples for having us!

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AMENDMENT 3 UPDATE

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has submitted rewritten ballot language for Amendment 3 following a Leon County court order.

The proposal itself has not changed — the update is to the ballot title and summary voters will see in November.

PREVIOUS TITLE:
“Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes”

NEW TITLE:
“Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homesteaded Property Assessments”

REWRITTEN BALLOT SUMMARY:
“This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same.”

Amendment 3 will go before Florida voters in November and requires 60% voter approval to pass.

The Collier County Property Appraiser's Office does not endorse, oppose, or advocate for any proposed constitutional amendment. We are committed to providing factual, nonpartisan information to help keep the public informed.