What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

When is the property tax appeal deadline in Broward County?

Broward County VAB petitions are due 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed by the BCPA. TRIM notices typically mail Aug 21, 2026, making the petition deadline approximately Sept 15, 2026. Petitions must be RECEIVED by the Clerk of Court — postmark date does not count.

How do I appeal property taxes in Broward County?

File Form DR-486 with the Broward County Value Adjustment Board (VAB), administered by the Clerk of Court. The filing fee is $15 per parcel. Strong appeals include 3-5 comparable sales from the last 12 months, adjusted for size, age, and condition. Broward VAB filings go through the Clerk of Courts. BCPA's website offers comp tools and sales data — Broward typically reduces values when presented with 3-7 same-development comps adjusted for upgrades and condition.

What is the average property tax savings in Broward County?

Broward County homeowners with successful VAB petitions save approximately $920 per year. Savings compound — Florida's Save Our Homes 3% cap means a one-time reduction protects against future increases for as long as the home is your homestead.

What is the median home value in Broward County?

The median home value in Broward County is approximately $425,000, with an effective property tax rate around 1.07% (~$4,548/year in property taxes).

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Broward County Property Tax Appeal Guide

Fort Lauderdale-area homeowners save an average of $920/year by filing a DR-486 petition with the BCPA Value Adjustment Board. Save Our Homes 3% cap protects every dollar reduced.

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$425,000

Median Home Value

1.07%

Effective Tax Rate

$4,548

Avg Annual Tax

$920/yr

Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in Broward County

Florida property owners have a right to challenge their assessed value under Florida Statutes §194.011. In Broward County, petitions are filed with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB), administered by the Clerk of Court — the BCPA (Broward County Property Appraiser) handles the underlying valuation.

The petition window is 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed. For Broward County, TRIM notices typically mail around Aug 21, 2026 — putting the 2026 petition deadline at approximately Sept 15, 2026. The filing fee is $15 per parcel.

Broward VAB filings go through the Clerk of Courts. BCPA's website offers comp tools and sales data — Broward typically reduces values when presented with 3-7 same-development comps adjusted for upgrades and condition.

The strongest petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from the last 12 months in your immediate neighborhood, adjusted for square footage, year built, and condition. Many counties use the Axia e-filing portal for VAB submissions — your packet works with both online and paper filing.

File With

Broward County Value Adjustment Board

Property Appraiser: Broward County Property Appraiser
County Seat: Fort Lauderdale
PAO Website: bcpa.net/
VAB Filing Portal: www.broward.org/VAB/Pages/Welcome.aspx
TRIM Mails: Aug 21, 2026
Petition Deadline: Sept 15, 2026
Petition Form: Form DR-486 (statewide)
Filing Fee: $15 per parcel

Cities we'll cover in Broward County

When Broward County goes live, our DR-486 packets will work for homeowners across:

Fort Lauderdale, FLPembroke Pines, FLHollywood, FLMiramar, FLCoral Springs, FLPompano Beach, FLDavie, FLPlantation, FL

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