What Is a TRIM Notice in Florida?
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What Is a TRIM Notice?
TRIM stands for Truth in Millage. Florida counties mail this notice every August. It is not a bill. It shows the proposed property taxes for the year, based on your property's assessed value.
What the Notice Shows
Your TRIM notice lists:
- The proposed taxes from each taxing authority (school board, county, city, and others)
- Your property's assessed value for the year
- How that value compares to last year
These numbers come from the local property appraiser's office, not from Tax Appeal FL.
Check the Assessed Value Against What You Know
Look at the assessed value on your notice. Ask yourself:
- Does this number match what similar homes near you are worth?
- Did anything happen to your property that would lower its value (damage, needed repairs)?
- Does the value seem to have jumped in a way you cannot explain?
If the assessed value looks out of line with what you know about your property, you may have grounds to question it.
The 25-Day Value Adjustment Board Deadline
Florida gives you 25 days from the date on your TRIM notice to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) if you want to dispute the assessed value or other listed items. This deadline is strict. Confirm the exact deadline date printed on your own notice with your county.
Steps to Take
- Read your TRIM notice as soon as it arrives.
- Note the deadline date printed on the notice.
- Compare the assessed value to what you know about your property and area.
- If you plan to appeal, contact your county's Value Adjustment Board before the 25-day deadline.
This is not legal or appraisal advice. Confirm all deadlines, forms, and procedures with your county property appraiser or the Value Adjustment Board.
What to Do Next
Tax Appeal FL is a free tool. Paste the numbers from your own TRIM notice into it. It will read your document and your numbers, show you the proposed taxes, and flag whether the assessed value looks out of line based on what you enter. It does not replace advice from a professional.