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Last updated: June 2026 · Source: US Census Bureau ACS

Property Tax Appeal in Flagler County, FL

Homeowners in Flagler County pay a median of $2,628/year in property taxes on a median home value of $333,400. A successful appeal could save you $394 or more per year.

$2,628

Median Annual Tax

$333,400

Median Home Value

0.79%

Effective Tax Rate

How to Appeal in Flagler County

File a petition with the Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of your TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice. A Special Magistrate hears your case and makes a recommendation.

Filing Deadline
25 days from TRIM Notice (typically August-September)
Appeal Authority
Value Adjustment Board (VAB)
Escalation
Circuit Court
Risk of Increase
No — cannot go up
Reassessment Cycle
Annual (but Save Our Homes caps increases at 3%/year for homesteaded properties)

Official Florida appeal form

One statewide form is valid in every county.

Open official formDR-486 — Petition to the Value Adjustment Board

Florida DOR publishes a uniform petition used by every county Value Adjustment Board (VAB).

What You Need

  • Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
  • 3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
  • A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
  • Filed before: 25 days from TRIM Notice (typically August-September)

Available Exemptions in Florida

Homestead Exemption ($50,000), Additional Senior Exemption ($50,000 for 65+ with low income), Save Our Homes cap (3% annual increase limit)

Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.

Ready to reduce your property taxes in Flagler County?

We research your property, prepare evidence, and file the appeal. Fee: 20% of first-year savings — only if we succeed.

No fee unless we save you money.

FAQ

Can my taxes go up if I appeal?
No. In Florida, your assessment can only stay the same or go down at the initial board level. There is no risk from filing.
How much does it cost to appeal?
Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.
What's the typical savings?
In Flagler County, with a median tax of $2,628/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $264-$394 per year.

Data sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2019–2023 (Table DP04). Effective tax rates calculated from median property tax and median home value.

Appeal information: Florida state comptroller office, county assessor associations, and official state statutes. Deadlines and processes verified as of June 2026.

Last updated: July 2026 · Published by: TaxedFairly (WebLab LLC)