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 Palm Beach County?

Palm Beach County VAB petitions are due 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed by the PAPA. TRIM notices typically mail Aug 17, 2026, making the petition deadline approximately Sept 11, 2026. Petitions must be RECEIVED by the Clerk of Court — postmark date does not count.

How do I appeal property taxes in Palm Beach County?

File Form DR-486 with the Palm Beach 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. PAPA offers an unusually transparent online sales-comparison tool. Palm Beach gold-coast condos and Boca-area single-family homes often see assessments lag recent sale prices — strong comp evidence wins consistently.

What is the average property tax savings in Palm Beach County?

Palm Beach County homeowners with successful VAB petitions save approximately $990 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 Palm Beach County?

The median home value in Palm Beach County is approximately $478,000, with an effective property tax rate around 1.03% (~$4,923/year in property taxes).

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Palm Beach County Property Tax Appeal Guide

West Palm Beach-area homeowners save an average of $990/year by filing a DR-486 petition with the PAPA Value Adjustment Board. Save Our Homes 3% cap protects every dollar reduced.

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$478,000

Median Home Value

1.03%

Effective Tax Rate

$4,923

Avg Annual Tax

$990/yr

Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in Palm Beach County

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

The petition window is 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed. For Palm Beach County, TRIM notices typically mail around Aug 17, 2026 — putting the 2026 petition deadline at approximately Sept 11, 2026. The filing fee is $15 per parcel.

PAPA offers an unusually transparent online sales-comparison tool. Palm Beach gold-coast condos and Boca-area single-family homes often see assessments lag recent sale prices — strong comp evidence wins consistently.

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

Palm Beach County Value Adjustment Board

Property Appraiser: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
County Seat: West Palm Beach
PAO Website: www.pbcpao.gov/
VAB Filing Portal: www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/departments/value-adjustment-board-vab
TRIM Mails: Aug 17, 2026
Petition Deadline: Sept 11, 2026
Petition Form: Form DR-486 (statewide)
Filing Fee: $15 per parcel

Cities we'll cover in Palm Beach County

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

West Palm Beach, FLBoca Raton, FLBoynton Beach, FLDelray Beach, FLWellington, FLJupiter, FLLake Worth, FLRoyal Palm Beach, FL

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