Property tax appeal deadline calendar 2026
Every county we currently track, with the statutory deadline, the form to file, and the appraisal district that receives it. Confirm the exact date on your most recent notice — deadlines run from the mailing date in several states.
Texas — 18 counties
| County | Deadline | Form | Files with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | May 15 or 30 days after HCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (filed via HCAD iFile or by mail) | Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) |
| Travis County | May 15 or 30 days after TCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (filed via TCAD online portal) | Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) |
| Dallas County | May 15 or 30 days after DCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (uFile online or mail) | Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) |
| Tarrant County | May 15 or 30 days after TAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (TAD online portal) | Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) |
| Bexar County | May 15 or 30 days after BCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (BCAD eFile or mail) | Bexar Appraisal District (BCAD) |
| Collin County | May 15 or 30 days after CCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (CCAD online filing) | Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) |
| Fort Bend County | May 15 or 30 days after FBCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (FBCAD online portal) | Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD) |
| Denton County | May 15 or 30 days after DCAD-Denton mails your notice | Form 50-132 (online portal) | Denton Central Appraisal District |
| Williamson County | May 15 or 30 days after WCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (WCAD online filing) | Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) |
| Montgomery County | May 15 or 30 days after MCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (MCAD online filing) | Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD) |
| Hays County | May 15 or 30 days after Hays CAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (Hays CAD online portal) | Hays Central Appraisal District |
| El Paso County | May 15 or 30 days after EPCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (EPCAD online filing) | El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD) |
| Brazoria County | May 15 or 30 days after BCAD-Brazoria mails your notice | Form 50-132 (online portal or mail) | Brazoria County Appraisal District |
| Galveston County | May 15 or 30 days after GCAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (GCAD online filing) | Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) |
| Bell County | May 15 or 30 days after Bell CAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (Bell CAD online portal) | Bell County Appraisal District |
| McLennan County | May 15 or 30 days after McLennan CAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (online filing) | McLennan County Appraisal District |
| Comal County | May 15 or 30 days after Comal CAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (Comal AD online portal) | Comal Appraisal District |
| Nueces County | May 15 or 30 days after Nueces CAD mails your notice | Form 50-132 (online filing) | Nueces County Appraisal District |
Florida — 16 counties
| County | Deadline | Form | Files with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB Clerk | Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser |
| Broward County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Broward County Property Appraiser (BCPA) |
| Palm Beach County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB Clerk | Palm Beach County Property Appraiser (PAPA) |
| Hillsborough County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Hillsborough County Property Appraiser (HCPAFL) |
| Orange County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Orange County Property Appraiser (OCPAFL) |
| Pinellas County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Pinellas County Property Appraiser (PCPAO) |
| Duval County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Duval County Property Appraiser |
| Lee County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Lee County Property Appraiser |
| Brevard County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Brevard County Property Appraiser (BCPAO) |
| Sarasota County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Sarasota County Property Appraiser |
| Polk County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Polk County Property Appraiser |
| Pasco County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Pasco County Property Appraiser |
| Volusia County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Volusia County Property Appraiser |
| Seminole County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Seminole County Property Appraiser |
| Manatee County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Manatee County Property Appraiser |
| Collier County | 25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August) | Form DR-486 filed with the VAB | Collier County Property Appraiser |
Not sure your case is worth filing?
Pull three to five comparable assessments in your ZIP first. If your assessed value per square foot sits above the median for similar homes, an appeal usually settles informally.
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Always verify the deadline on your most recent notice from the appraisal district.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Texas property tax appeal deadline in 2026?
Texas homeowners must file a Notice of Protest (Form 50-132) with their county appraisal district by May 15, or within 30 days of the appraisal notice mailing date, whichever is later (Texas Tax Code §41.44).
What is the Florida property tax appeal deadline in 2026?
Florida homeowners file a VAB petition (Form DR-486) with the county Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of the TRIM notice mailing date, which is typically issued in mid-August. Most counties fall between early and mid-September (Fla. Stat. §194.011).
What happens if I miss the property tax appeal deadline?
A late petition is refused regardless of merit. Deadlines are strict and the appraisal district or Value Adjustment Board has no authority to accept late filings outside of narrowly defined statutory exceptions such as clerical error or good cause in Florida.
Where do I file the property tax appeal?
In Texas, file with your county appraisal district (CAD). In Florida, file with your county's Value Adjustment Board, generally administered through the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Every county's assessor is linked in the calendar above.
Ready to protest or appeal?
Use the same data on your own home. The state guides walk through the deadline, form, and evidence for a filing this season.