Lake County · Florida (FL)
How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Lake 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.
Filing Deadline
25 days after your TRIM notice (typically mid-September)
Appeals Body
Lake County Value Adjustment Board
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Filing Steps for Lake County
1. Gather comps
Find 3-5 comparable properties in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County Value Adjustment Board before filing. This is not legal advice.