Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Florida
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Florida, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: The property appraiser mails the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM notice) in August. To challenge the assessed value, file a petition (Form DR-486) with the clerk of the value adjustment board within 25 days of the TRIM notice. Florida Department of Revenue, Property Tax - Taxpayers
| Appealing your assessment | The property appraiser mails the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM notice) in August. To challenge the assessed value, file a petition (Form DR-486) with the clerk of the value adjustment board within 25 days of the TRIM notice. If the property appraiser denies an exemption application, a petition may be filed with the value adjustment board within 30 days after the denial letter is mailed. |
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| When property taxes are due | Tax collectors generally mail tax bills in November. Early payment discounts are 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. Unpaid taxes become delinquent on April 1, and tax certificates are sold on unpaid items by June 1. Installment payment plans are available; the application is due by May 1 of the assessment year. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Florida?
The property appraiser mails the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM notice) in August. To challenge the assessed value, file a petition (Form DR-486) with the clerk of the value adjustment board within 25 days of the TRIM notice. If the property appraiser denies an exemption application, a petition may be filed with the value adjustment board within 30 days after the denial letter is mailed.
When are property taxes due in Florida?
Tax collectors generally mail tax bills in November. Early payment discounts are 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. Unpaid taxes become delinquent on April 1, and tax certificates are sold on unpaid items by June 1. Installment payment plans are available; the application is due by May 1 of the assessment year.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.