How can I appeal a property tax assessment?

Appealing a property tax assessment in Florida is done by filing a petition with the local Property Appraiser’s office. Generally, the Property Appraiser’s decision can be appealed to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) of the county in which the property is located. In order to appeal the Property Appraiser’s decision, the taxpayer must file a Petition for a Value Adjustment Board Hearing. The petition must include certain pieces of information, such as the identification of the property being appealed, the name of the Property Appraiser and contact information, and a description of the basis for the appeal. The taxpayer must also include information about the tax assessment, such as the assessed value, the market value, and the taxes due. Taxpayers must include supporting documentation with their petition. The VAB will review the petition and supporting documents and determine if an informal or formal hearing is necessary. Generally, if the taxpayer is able to provide adequate evidence, an informal hearing will take place rather than a formal hearing. Depending on the outcome of the informal hearing, the VAB may choose to reduce the assessment or hold a formal hearing. At the formal hearing, the taxpayer and the Property Appraiser will present evidence and the VAB will issue a ruling. Lastly, if the taxpayer is unsatisfied with the outcome of the VAB hearing, they can appeal the decision to the circuit court. The taxpayer must provide written notice of the appeal to the VAB, the Property Appraiser, and the circuit court within 30 days of the VAB decision.

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