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Florida’s Most Appealed Counties (and What They Reveal)
Every year, thousands of Florida property owners file appeals challenging their property assessment. But naturally, counties with greater populations (and therefore, number of properties) see significantly more appeals than others. Why? Because of how they assess—and sometimes over-assess—commercial real estate. Mass appraisal is an efficient and effective process but can lead to errors and oversights which can cause values to sometimes be inflated.
Top Counties by Appeal Volume
- Miami-Dade
- Broward
- Palm Beach
- Duval
- Hillsborough
- Orange
What This Means for You
- You’re not alone in challenging your property’s fair market value
- These counties handle thousands of appeal requests every year—and may be open to informal discussions.
- Having a property tax consultant with local expertise can be the key to success
Trends We’re Watching
- Higher success rates in appeals with professional representation
- Increased scrutiny of vacant land valuations in growth corridors
- Stronger pushback on appeals in many jurisdictions making it more important to have stronger data and professional representation.
FirstPointe’s Local Advantage
We’ve been successful working across the state of Florida. Our relationships with property appraiser offices, Value Adjustment Boards (VABs), and local attorneys give our clients a leg up when appealing in even the most appeal-heavy markets. Our leadership team each has over 18 years of experience working appeals throughout Florida and has an acute understanding of the process and key personnel.
Where others see red tape, we see opportunity.
Contact us for today for help on your property tax needs!
954.546.9630
6301 NW 5th Way
Suite 2800
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33309
