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 Collier County?

Collier County VAB petitions are due 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed by the CollierPA. 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 Collier County?

File Form DR-486 with the Collier 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. Naples luxury market has dual-tier comp pools (luxury vs. workforce) — make sure your appeal cites comps from your specific submarket band, not the broader Collier average.

What is the average property tax savings in Collier County?

Collier County homeowners with successful VAB petitions save approximately $780 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 Collier County?

The median home value in Collier County is approximately $540,000, with an effective property tax rate around 0.69% (~$3,726/year in property taxes).

Florida County · Petition deadline Sept 15, 2026

Collier County Property Tax Appeal Guide

Naples-area homeowners save an average of $780/year by filing a DR-486 petition with the CollierPA Value Adjustment Board. Save Our Homes 3% cap protects every dollar reduced.

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TRIM notices mail Aug 21, 2026. We'll email your overassessment estimate the day yours hits the mailbox.

$540,000

Median Home Value

0.69%

Effective Tax Rate

$3,726

Avg Annual Tax

$780/yr

Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in Collier County

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

The petition window is 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed. For Collier 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.

Naples luxury market has dual-tier comp pools (luxury vs. workforce) — make sure your appeal cites comps from your specific submarket band, not the broader Collier average.

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

Collier County Value Adjustment Board

Property Appraiser: Collier County Property Appraiser
County Seat: Naples
PAO Website: www.collierappraiser.com
VAB Filing Portal: www.collierclerk.com/vab
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 Collier County

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

Naples, FLMarco Island, FLImmokalee, FLGolden Gate, FLEstero, FL

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Collier County packets coming soon

We're building county-specific appeal packets for Collier County. Drop your email and we'll send you the Collier County ARB filing checklist today, plus notify you the moment packets launch.

Phone optional. We'll only contact you about Collier County appeals — no spam.

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