Washington County, Florida

How to appeal a Washington County property tax assessment

Next Value Adjustment Board season for Washington County: 2027. Property appraisers mail TRIM (Truth in Millage) notices in August; the petition deadline is typically about 25 days after the notice is mailed. HomeTaxChallenge does not list one verified date for Washington County. Check with your county VAB clerk for the exact 2027 deadline before filing. Guidance: Florida DOR, Value Adjustment Board (floridarevenue.com).

Steps

  1. Look up your Washington County parcel to confirm the parcel number, situs address and current just value.
  2. Confirm the Value Adjustment Board petition deadline with your county VAB clerk. The window is typically about 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed; verify the exact date for your county.
  3. Petition the just value (fair market value as of January 1) with evidence of market value, such as recent sales of comparable homes. Homestead Save Our Homes caps apply to assessed value separately from just value.
  4. File a petition with the county Value Adjustment Board clerk before the petition deadline (often Form DR-486). Later options include circuit court.

HomeTaxChallenge offers a preliminary savings range for Washington County on the parcel estimator from the assessed value and a county-average tax rate only. Preliminary estimate; millage rates and exemptions vary by taxing authority. Comparable-sales screening is not available yet. Questions: contact@hometaxchallenge.com.

Disclaimer: HomeTaxChallenge is not a government agency and is not affiliated with Washington County. This is informational and not legal, tax, or appraisal advice.