Annual TRIM Tax Notices Heading to Local Mailboxes
Lecanto, FL · August 16, 2026
Morning light is breaking through early clouds as property tax preview notices hit mailboxes across the area today.
The Lead
The Citrus County Property Appraiser’s Office has begun mailing annual Truth in Millage notices to property owners across the county. These annual mailings provide residents with a detailed preview of their proposed property valuations, exemptions, and estimated taxes before official tax rates are finalized next month.
The document outlines current market values alongside proposed tax rates from local taxing authorities, including the school board and county commission. While not an actual tax bill, the notice gives homeowners an essential window to review property assessments, verify homestead exemptions, and note upcoming public budget hearings scheduled throughout September.
Property owners who spot discrepancies in their valuation can contact the appraiser’s office directly for informal reviews or submit an appeal petition ahead of the September deadline.
Local Pulse
Metro Diner Prepares For Monday Grand Opening The new eatery on West Norvell Bryant Highway opens Monday at 7:00 AM with breakfast and lunch service.
Primary Election Day Arrives This Tuesday Early voting wraps up as residents prepare to cast ballots in local school board and commission races.
County Wins National Achievement Awards Seventeen local programs earned national recognition for innovations in firefighter mental health, workforce training, and public safety.
Today's Outlook
- High 91°F · Low 77°F — Overcast
- Keep hydration handy and expect thick cloud cover if you plan to be outdoors.
What's On Around Town
Inverness: Elks Lodge Community Open House West Citrus Elks Lodge (2693 W Park Dr), 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Enjoy family games, raffles, and casual food during an open public gathering.
Inverness: The Return of the Chick Magnets Valerie Theatre (207 Courthouse Square), 2:00 PM Catch a lighthearted local comedy stage production about an 1980s rock band.
Ocala: Sunday Chapel & Campus Walk World Equestrian Center, 9:00 AM Take a short drive for morning non-denominational service and scenic open walking grounds.
Spotlight & Story
- Pine Ridge Golf Club
- Designed in 1982, this 18-hole course sits atop a ridge reaching 160 feet above sea level—one of the highest natural elevations in Citrus County. Golfers navigate rolling elevation changes rare in coastal Florida.
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