Hillsborough County · Florida (FL)
How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Hillsborough County
File a petition with your county Value Adjustment Board (VAB) within 25 days after the property appraiser mails your TRIM notice in August (Fla. Stat. 194.011). The exact deadline is printed on your TRIM notice, usually mid-September.
Covers Tampa, Brandon, and Plant City. Petitions go to the VAB through the Clerk of Court.
Filing Deadline
25 days after your TRIM notice (typically mid-September)
Appeals Body
Hillsborough County Value Adjustment Board
Assessor Website
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Filing Steps for Hillsborough County
1. Gather comps
Find 3-5 comparable properties in Hillsborough County assessed lower per square foot than yours. Use the county assessor's public records or property sites.
2. File your protest
Submit your protest to the Hillsborough County Value Adjustment Board by 25 days after your TRIM notice (typically mid-September). Include your evidence and this letter.
3. Attend your hearing
Present your case. Most hearings take 10-15 minutes. Many are resolved informally before the formal hearing date.
Other Counties in Florida
Deadlines and procedures change. Always verify with the Hillsborough County Value Adjustment Board before filing. This is not legal advice.