How to appeal a Polk County, FL property assessment
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Filing details published for Polk County. Match the notice and assessment cycle to the official instructions.
Official appeal instructionsNot tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Filing timing
A published appeal date below has passed. Check the official office for the applicable cycle; no later deadline has been inferred.
Where to file
Polk County Value Adjustment Board; file online or at County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street, Room 342, Bartow, Florida. Mail to PO Box 988, Bartow, FL 33831, Attention Comptroller VAB Clerk.
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Assessment notice period
TRIM notices of proposed taxes and assessed value are mailed in mid-August.
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Official offices
Polk County Property Appraiser
Sources for these instructions
https://www.polkclerkfl.gov/196/Value-Adjustment-Board
The filing deadline for filing Petitions is September 11, 2026, at 5:00 pm
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https://www.polkclerkfl.gov/196/Value-Adjustment-Board
If filing by mail, send to: Polk County Value Adjustment Board, P.O. Box 988, Bartow, FL 33831; Attention Comptroller VAB Clerk. If filing in person, go to: Polk County Value Adjustment Board, County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street, Room 342, Bartow, Florida. If filing online, navigate to the "General" tab on this page.
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https://www.polkclerkfl.gov/196/Value-Adjustment-Board
Value Adjustment Board
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Common questions
Where do I file a Polk County assessment appeal?
Polk County Value Adjustment Board; file online or at County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street, Room 342, Bartow, Florida. Mail to PO Box 988, Bartow, FL 33831, Attention Comptroller VAB Clerk.