Manatee County property tax appeal
Manatee County homeowners file Form DR-486 with the Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of the TRIM notice. Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Palmetto petitions rely on neighborhood comps; informal review with the Property Appraiser resolves many disputes first.
Deadline
25 days after the TRIM notice (mailed mid-August)
Form
Form DR-486 filed with the VAB
Where to file
State guide
What works in Manatee County
Lakewood Ranch's village-level pricing tiers matter; match village and product type before radius.
Across Florida, the strongest single-family appeals pair three to five recent comparable sales with documented property condition. See the evidence and comps guide for what the VAB special magistrate will weigh.
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General information only, not legal advice. Confirm the deadline on your most recent notice from Manatee County Property Appraiser.