Steps to File a Value Adjustment Board Petition
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What This Guide Covers
This page explains, in plain language, how the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) process works in Florida and what to do after you get your August TRIM notice. This is not legal or appraisal advice.
What Is a TRIM Notice?
Your TRIM notice shows the proposed taxes for your property and the assessed value the county has placed on it. It arrives in August in Florida.
The 25-Day Deadline
Florida law gives you a limited window to challenge your assessment through the Value Adjustment Board. Based on the TRIM notice, you generally have 25 days to file a petition. Deadlines can vary by county, so confirm the exact date with your county property appraiser's office or the Value Adjustment Board clerk.
General Steps to File a Petition
- Read your TRIM notice carefully and note the proposed taxes and assessed value.
- Compare the assessed value to what you know about your property.
- Contact your county property appraiser's office if you have questions about the value.
- File your Value Adjustment Board petition before the 25-day deadline shown on your notice.
- Keep copies of everything you submit.
Exact forms, fees, and filing methods differ by county. Check with your county's Value Adjustment Board clerk to confirm the process.
What We Don't Know
This guide does not have your county's specific deadline, fee amount, or form requirements. Every county in Florida handles filing details a little differently. Always confirm with your local property appraiser's office or VAB clerk before you rely on any date or number.
What to Do Next
Tax Appeal FL is a free tool that reads your own TRIM notice. Paste it in, and the tool will show you the proposed taxes on your document, flag whether the assessed value looks out of line with what you told it about your property, and point out your 25-day Value Adjustment Board deadline as printed on your notice. This is not legal or appraisal advice — always confirm details with your county property appraiser or a qualified professional.