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Send the property address, folio if you have it, and anything that looks off on the assessment notice.
Florida property tax assessment review
See if your property assessment can be lowered.
Gold Coast Tax Consulting reviews your property record, recent sales, and assessment history to identify appeal opportunities before you spend time on paperwork.
How the review works
Clear, evidence-driven assessment support.
We compare the market
Recent qualified sales, property characteristics, and assessment history are checked for a defensible valuation gap.
Discuss the next move
If the numbers support a challenge, we walk through timing, evidence, and what is needed for the appeal process.
Common questions
Concerns property owners usually ask first.
Assessment appeals are about the taxable property record, not changing what your home is worth to a buyer. These answers are general Florida guidance; each property still needs its own review.
Will a lower assessment make my house worth less?
No. A tax assessment is not the same thing as a listing price, lender appraisal, or market offer. Buyers and appraisers look at recent sales, condition, location, and demand. A lower tax assessment can reduce ownership cost, but it does not force your market value down.
Can my assessment go up if I ask for a review?
The goal is to challenge an overstatement, not invite a higher value. In Florida VAB procedures, an increase during a decrease petition is limited and generally tied to a factual property-record error, not a simple change of opinion. We screen the property first so obvious risk factors are discussed before filing.
What is the difference between market, assessed, and taxable value?
Market or just value is the appraiser's estimate of value as of January 1. Assessed value applies constitutional caps such as Save Our Homes. Taxable value comes after exemptions. A successful review may affect one or more of these values depending on the property record.
Will this affect my Homestead Exemption or Save Our Homes cap?
A value review does not by itself remove a valid Homestead Exemption. Save Our Homes can limit assessed-value increases for homesteaded property, so the tax impact depends on the gap between market value, assessed value, and taxable value. That is one reason we review the full record before estimating savings.
Do I still need to pay my property tax bill?
Yes. If a petition is filed, Florida guidance says required taxes and non-ad valorem assessments still need to be paid before they become delinquent. A later reduction may create a refund or adjustment, but the appeal does not pause payment obligations.
What documents help the review?
The property address, folio or parcel number, TRIM notice, tax bill, recent purchase documents, photos of condition issues, repair estimates, and any recent appraisal can all help. If you only have the address, send that first.
Is a lower assessment guaranteed?
No. A reduction needs support from evidence such as comparable sales, factual corrections, exemptions, or assessment-cap issues. If the evidence is weak, we will say that instead of pushing a bad appeal.
When should I reach out?
As soon as your assessment notice or TRIM notice looks wrong. Florida assessment appeals have short filing windows, commonly measured from when the notice is mailed, so earlier review is safer.
Helpful official resources:
Miami-Dade property value basics
Save Our Homes
Florida DOR appeal guidance
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