Florida Property tax appeals and assessment disputes

Florida has specific statutory protections that govern property tax appeals and assessment disputes. Knowing your rights is the first step; enforcing them requires a formal written demand letter that cites the relevant Florida statutes, sets a firm deadline, and states the legal consequences of non-compliance. TaxFightLetter generates exactly that letter — tailored to Florida law, your specific dispute, and your timeline. Below are the 10 dispute types we cover for Florida residents.

Property tax in Florida is governed by the Florida Statutes Title XIV — Ad Valorem Taxation; Administrative and Judicial Review (Value Adjustment Board) (Fla. Stat. Ch. 194 (§§ 194.011, 194.032, 194.171); assessment under Ch. 193; collection/tax deeds under Ch. 197). Assessment cycle: Annual. Property is assessed at just (fair market) value as of January 1. The property appraiser mails a Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM notice) in mid-to-late August showing proposed assessed value, exemptions, and estimated taxes. Assessed value: Statutory standard is 100% of just (fair market) value (Fla. Stat. § 193.011); no fractional assessment ratio. However, homestead assessed value growth is capped by Save Our Homes at the lesser of 3% or the change in CPI, and non-homestead property at 10% annually, creating an assessed-vs-market gap over time.

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