Last updated: June 2026 · Source: US Census Bureau ACS
Property Tax Appeal in Miami-Dade County, FL
Homeowners in Miami-Dade County pay a median of $3,516/year in property taxes on a median home value of $425,400. A successful appeal could save you $527 or more per year.
$3,516
Median Annual Tax
$425,400
Median Home Value
0.83%
Effective Tax Rate
How to Appeal in Miami-Dade 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.
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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County, with a median tax of $3,516/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $353-$527 per year.
Other counties in Florida:
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)