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Columbia County · Lake City, FLLake City, FL property taxes. A flat year. Look closely.
The typical home in Lake City was worth about $262,000 in January 2026, 0.2% less than a year earlier. A notice that went up anyway deserves a second look.
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What Lake City home values did
Lake City values fell 0.2% in the year to January 2026, and sat 1.2% under the August 2024 high. That's in line with Columbia County as a whole (-0.5%).
Since January, values have risen 1.1% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $184,000 | +14.7% |
| January 2022 | $220,000 | +19.4% |
| January 2023 | $248,000 | +12.9% |
| January 2024 | $255,000 | +2.7% |
| January 2025 | $262,000 | +2.8% |
| January 2026 | $262,000 | -0.2% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $265,000 | +1.1% since January |
Peak since 2021: $265,000 in August 2024. January 2026 was 1.2% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Lake City home lost 0.2% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the property appraiser should be able to explain it.
How Lake City compares nearby
Among 2 Columbia County places, Lake City has the 2nd largest drop from its peak and the 2nd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 497th of 549 Florida places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City | $262,000 | -0.2% | -1.2% |
| Fort White | $306,000 | -1.8% | -2.6% |
Deadline and where to file
Lake City values are set by the local property appraiser. File your VAB petition on or before the 25th day after the property appraiser mails the TRIM notice. TRIM notices go out in mid-August in most counties. Exemption, classification, and deferral disputes get 30 days.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 window has closed: TRIM notices went out in mid-August and the 25-day petition deadline fell in September. A late petition is only accepted if the board finds good cause (extraordinary circumstances) before a hearing is scheduled. Your next realistic chance is 2027: values are set as of January 1, 2027, TRIM notices arrive around August 2027, and you then have 25 days from the mailing date printed on your notice. You can ask the property appraiser for an informal conference at any point, which does not replace the petition.
The Columbia County guide covers the full Florida petition process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Lake City case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. Lake City is part of the Lake City metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Bring comparable sales near January 1 of the assessment year, since Florida values are as of that date.
Get your Lake City appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Florida petition. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
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Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Florida Statutes 194.011, assessment notice and petitions, Florida Statutes 194.013, filing fees, Florida Statutes 194.032, VAB hearings timetable, Florida Statutes 194.171, circuit court deadline. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.