Major FL County · Petition deadline Sept 11, 2026
Pinellas County Property Tax Appeal Guide
Clearwater-area homeowners save an average of $680/year by filing a DR-486 petition with the PCPAO Value Adjustment Board. Save Our Homes 3% cap protects every dollar reduced.
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How property tax appeals work in Pinellas County
Florida property owners have a right to challenge their assessed value under Florida Statutes §194.011. In Pinellas County, petitions are filed with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB), administered by the Clerk of Court, the PCPAO (Pinellas County Property Appraiser) handles the underlying valuation.
The petition window is 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed. For Pinellas County, TRIM notices typically mail around Aug 17, 2026, putting the 2026 petition deadline at approximately Sept 11, 2026. The filing fee is $15 per parcel.
PCPAO's site provides one of the best comp tools in Florida. Hurricane Helene/Milton 2024 storm damage created lasting valuation distortions, many waterfront homes are still overassessed relative to post-storm sale prices.
The strongest petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from the last 12 months in your immediate neighborhood, adjusted for square footage, year built, and condition. Many counties use the Axia e-filing portal for VAB submissions, your kit works with both online and paper filing.
File With
Pinellas County Value Adjustment Board
- Property Appraiser
- Pinellas County Property Appraiser
- County Seat
- Clearwater
- PAO Website
- www.pcpao.gov/
- VAB Filing Portal
- www.pcpao.gov/learn-about/value-adjustment-board
- TRIM Mails
- Aug 17, 2026
- Petition Deadline
- Sept 11, 2026
- Petition Form
- Form DR-486 (statewide)
- Filing Fee
- $15 per parcel
Step-by-step guide
How to appeal property taxes in Pinellas County: the full walkthrough
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TRIM notices mail Aug 17, 2026, and your VAB petition is due Sept 11, 2026. Check your address free now so you know your number before the clock starts.
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