FAQ

Doesn’t Florida law prohibit an annual increase of assessed value of more than 3%?
Only on residential property after the homestead exemption base year is established, with certain exceptions.

Can my commercial, industrial and non-homestead residential property assessment increase annually
Yes. All non-homestead property is reassessed annually based on market value.

How and when can I appeal my tax assessment?
By filing a petition within 25 days from the date of mailing of notice of proposed taxes, which is mailed during the month of August.

Can I hire someone to appeal whose compensation is based on any tax reduction obtained?
Yes.

How Do I Challenge My Home’s Property Tax Assessment?
With home and property values fluctuating wildly, the last thing a homeowner wants is to be paying more in real estate taxes than they should be. By some estimates, as many as 60% of all homes are over-assessed, meaning the homeowners are over-paying their real estate taxes. A careful check of your assessment can uncover mistakes and inappropriate assumptions that can lower your official assessment, and lower your property taxes. Here’s how.

Can’t I Do It Myself?
Yes, of course you can. Here’s how.