How to appeal your Broward County property taxes

Step by step

1. Read your TRIM notice in August It shows your new just value and assessed value plus each authority's proposed rate. If the value looks higher than what your home would sell for, start gathering evidence now.
2. Ask the Property Appraiser first Contact the Broward County Property Appraiser (bcpa.net) for an informal review with your comparable sales — many values get corrected without a petition.
3. File online by September 18, 2026 File through the VAB's Axia portal at bcvab.broward.org with the $15 fee. Filing means received, not postmarked.
4. Prepare and exchange your evidence Comparable sales, photos, repair estimates, and anything showing the January 1 value was lower — submit through the portal ahead of your hearing per the VAB's evidence rules.
5. Attend your hearing (October onward) A special magistrate hears your case between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays and weighs your evidence against the Property Appraiser's.
6. Get the decision The VAB issues a written decision; if the value drops, the Tax Collector adjusts or refunds the difference.

File online: Value Adjustment Board (Axia online portal) online filing · Paper form: Form DR-486

Missed this year's deadline?

If September 18, 2026 has passed, you generally cannot appeal your 2026 value — but next year's window is a fresh start. Watch your mailbox around August for the TRIM notice and file early. Meanwhile, make sure you're not overpaying for a simpler reason: check your Broward County exemptions.