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 instructions

Not 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.

Deadline

September 11, 2026

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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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Official appeal page

Official appeal page

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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

Office website

Office website

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Phone

863-534-4777

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All Polk County dates, offices and sources

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.

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