Orange County property tax appeal
Orange County homeowners file Form DR-486 with the Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of the TRIM notice. Orlando, Winter Park, and Apopka petitions typically open with an informal review by the OCPA office before reaching a special magistrate.
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 Orange County
OCPA's online comparable sales tool is among the strongest in Florida; use it as the source of record for the appeal packet.
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 Orange County Property Appraiser (OCPAFL).