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Indian River County, FL Property Tax Appeal Deadline 2026

Your 2026 petition to the Indian River County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) is due September 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. — 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed (Fla. Stat. §194.011), per the VAB Clerk. If your notice prints a different date, the notice governs.

Source: VAB Clerk — checked September 6, 2026.

The 2026 filing window closed on September 4, 2026. An annual 2026 appeal can no longer be filed with the Indian River County Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The forms, fees and steps below stay accurate for the next cycle — confirm the 2027 dates with the board before you file. If you have received an assessment notice recently, read the county notes below: a new notice can carry its own separate deadline.

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2026 filing window
File by September 4, 2026 (2026 season)
Where to file
Indian River County Value Adjustment Board (VAB)
Form
DR-486 (Petition to the Value Adjustment Board)
Filing fee
$50 per single-parcel petition ($5 per added parcel on a joint petition; $15 for portability petitions)
How to file
Online filing via the clerk's VAB portal, mail, or in person
Governing law
Fla. Stat. Ch. 194; Rule 12D-9 F.A.C.

✓ Fee verified on the county's official page on July 24, 2026.

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See what homes actually sold for in Indian River County — median price and price per square foot by ZIP, from public records. This is the evidence an appeal is argued with.

Every August, the Indian River County Property Appraiser mails the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice to homeowners in Vero Beach and Sebastian — and that notice starts a hard 25-day clock to petition the Indian River County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) under Fla. Stat. §194.011. Miss it, and the assessed value stands for the year.

Before filing, you can request an informal conference with the Property Appraiser's office — assessments are sometimes corrected without a petition. If that doesn't resolve it, file DR-486 (Petition to the Value Adjustment Board) with the VAB clerk. Filing fee: $50 per single-parcel petition ($5 per added parcel on a joint petition; $15 for portability petitions).

  • Florida's 25-day rule is uniform statewide, but the clock starts on your county's TRIM mailing date — check the date printed on the notice itself.

How to challenge your assessment in Indian River County — step by step

  1. 1

    Read your TRIM notice carefully

    It shows your market, assessed, and taxable values plus the petition deadline — exactly 25 days after the mailing date printed on it.

  2. 2

    Try the informal route first

    Call or visit the Indian River County Property Appraiser's office. If you bring sales evidence, they can adjust the value without a VAB petition.

  3. 3

    File DR-486 (Petition to the Value Adjustment Board) before the deadline

    Submit to the VAB clerk. Online filing via the clerk's VAB portal, mail, or in person. Fee: $50 per single-parcel petition ($5 per added parcel on a joint petition; $15 for portability petitions).

  4. 4

    Exchange evidence

    You and the Property Appraiser exchange evidence before the hearing — comparable sales near the January 1, 2026 assessment date carry the most weight.

  5. 5

    Attend your VAB hearing

    A special magistrate (an independent appraiser or attorney) hears residential petitions. Decisions typically arrive in writing within weeks.

  6. 6

    Mind the partial-payment rule

    If your petition is still pending when taxes come due, Florida law requires a good-faith partial payment before April 1 — otherwise the VAB must deny the petition.

Every step above is yours to do — the petition form is free from the county and you can represent yourself. The work sits in one step: the evidence. The Indian River County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) decides on recent sales of homes comparable to yours, near you. Finding those records, matching them by size and date, and laying them out the way the board reads them is the part we assemble.

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Frequently asked questions

  • When is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Indian River County in 2026?

    Your 2026 petition to the Indian River County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) is due September 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. — 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed (Fla. Stat. §194.011), per the VAB Clerk. If your notice prints a different date, the notice governs.

  • What does it cost to file a VAB petition?

    $50 per single-parcel petition ($5 per added parcel on a joint petition; $15 for portability petitions) (Florida caps petition fees at $50 by statute).

  • Do I need a lawyer or agent?

    No. You can represent yourself at the VAB, or authorize an agent on the DR-486 petition. Hearings are informal and evidence-driven.

  • What if I miss the 25-day deadline?

    The VAB can accept a late petition only for good cause (e.g., hospitalization), which is rarely granted. Practically, the 25 days are the whole game — set a reminder for the day your TRIM notice arrives.

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This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Deadlines and fees are drawn from state statute and county sources as of July 2026 and can change — always confirm with the Indian River County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) before relying on a date.