Property Taxes

I believe my property taxes are too high. What can I do?

Once you receive the TRIM (Truth in Millage) Notice advising you of your assessed property value and your proposed taxes, you can do the following:

If you believe your taxes are too high, contact the appropriate taxing authority. Each taxing authority is required to hold two public hearings before they set the tax rate, at which they welcome responsible comments from taxpayers.

If you believe your assessed property value is too high, contact the Property Appraiser’s office. If you want to file a petition relating to the market value of your property and/or the denial of exemptions and classifications, contact the Value Adjustment Board. The Broward County Value Adjustment Board, composed of three members of the Broward County Commission and two members of the Broward School Board, is completely independent of the Broward County Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser’s Office.

Why did I receive an Information Notice instead of a tax bill OR Why did I receive a tax bill since my mortgage company escrows and pays my taxes?

If you receive an Information Notice, it means that the mortgage company or bank listed on the notice asked to receive the actual tax bill. If you receive a tax bill, it means that your mortgage company did not ask to receive the tax bill, and in fact may not have received it. In either situation, we urge you to call the mortgage company receiving the bill to clarify your questions and make sure that your taxes are paid.

I missed the early payment discount period because I never received a tax bill. Am I still entitled to the discount?

No. According to Florida Statute 197.122, property owners are required to know that taxes are due and payable annually. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer of responsibility for payment, nor constitute cause for cancellation of delinquent tax penalties and charges.

I just paid off my mortgage, and my taxes were being escrowed by my mortgage company. How do I start receiving my own tax bill?

Notify the mortgage lender advising them to take you off their escrow account and stop requesting to receive your tax bill. If you do not receive a tax bill you can print one online or call the Broward County Call Center at 311, or 954-831-4000.