Florida Real Property Tax Appeals
FL tax appeal: informal meeting, VAB petition (Section 194.011: within 25 days of TRIM), or circuit court (60 days after VAB). Grounds: overvaluation, wrong classification, denied exemption, or bad methodology. Appraiser’s value presumed correct; petitioner must present competent substantial evidence. Evidence: comparable sales, appraisal, income/cost approach, and photos. TRIM notice sent by August 24.
Appeal Process
- Informal: contact appraiser’s office
- VAB: petition within 25 days of TRIM
- Circuit court: 60 days after VAB
Grounds
- Overvaluation, wrong classification
- Denied exemption
- Incorrect methodology
Evidence
- Comparable sales, appraisals
- Income/cost approach
- Photos, market data
Related Terms
- Real Property — Land and improvements
Barnes Walker Real Estate
Barnes Walker’s attorneys handle property tax appeals in Florida. Request a legal inquiry for assistance.
Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC