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Tax Appeal Deadlines in Florida: What You Need to Know, County by County
As summer comes to a close and life starts to ramp up again, the TRIM notice for your property arrives in the mail. If you suspect the valuation to be too high, by the time you’ve started putting together documents for an appeal, the window of opportunity has already been slammed shut.
Florida’s appeal deadlines are short, sharp, and vary by county. In Florida, you will have just 25 days from the notice date to file your petition with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). Missing this deadline can be a costly mistake!
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting for your actual tax bill. The TRIM Notice, not the Tax Bill, is the document that needs to be reviewed and challenged. TRIM Notices are issued in August while Tax Bills are issued in November. By the time you get your Tax Bill, it is too late!
- Assuming you can “talk it out” with the appraiser
- Failing to gather evidence in time
- Not providing valid evidence to the Property Appraiser
County-by-County Variation
Each County posts its TRIM notices on different dates throughout August. This means the appeal deadline in Miami-Dade might be different than in Orange or Hillsborough, making it difficult to keep track of.
The Cost of Missing the Window
If you don’t file in time, your only options are extremely limited—and likely more expensive. You’re essentially locked into that value for the year and often stuck in a cycle of having to pay more than you should on property taxes for the following years.
What You Should Do Now
- Plan your property tax review and appeal strategy NOW.
- Mark your calendar as soon as your TRIM notice arrives
- Consult with a property tax expert immediately to review your assessment
- Gather relevant data to assist with a timely review of your assessment.
How We Help
FirstPointe Advisors monitors county timelines, files on your behalf, and ensures no deadline gets missed. It’s part of how we take the stress out of the appeal process—while maximizing your potential savings. Appealing your property tax valuation should not be an overwhelming process, let FirstPointe make it easy for you. We handle the appeal process from start to finish, relieving you of the burden of monitoring deadlines, gathering market data and submitting information to the County for review. We aggressively pursue appeals and effectively negotiate proper valuations on behalf of our clients.
Because in Florida, even a few days can cost you thousands.
Contact us for today for help on your property tax needs!
954.546.9630
6301 NW 5th Way
Suite 2800
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33309
