VAB Petition Deadline: 25 Days After TRIM Notice
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What Is a TRIM Notice?
Your TRIM notice (Truth in Millage) comes from the county property appraiser each August. It shows your property's proposed assessed value and the proposed taxes based on local government budgets. It is not a tax bill.
The 25-Day Deadline
If you want to challenge the assessed value, you generally have 25 days from the date on the TRIM notice to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) in your county. Confirm the exact deadline date printed on your notice with your county VAB clerk — do not rely on a general rule alone.
What to Check on Your Notice
- The proposed assessed value — does it match what you know about your property?
- The proposed taxes for each taxing authority listed.
- The deadline date printed on the notice itself.
Steps to File a Petition
Each county VAB has its own petition form and filing process. Steps generally include getting the petition form from your county VAB, filling it out before the deadline, and paying any filing fee your county requires. Confirm the exact form, fee, and filing method with your county VAB office.
What We Don't Know
This page does not have the exact statute number, filing fee amount, or your county's specific VAB contact information. Every county's process can differ slightly. Always confirm the deadline and steps with your county property appraiser or VAB clerk.
What to Do Next
This is not legal or appraisal advice. Our free tool reads your own TRIM notice and numbers — it does not use outside data. Paste your notice to see the proposed assessed value, the proposed taxes, and the deadline date as they appear on your document. Then confirm next steps with your county VAB or a qualified professional.