Clearwater Beach and inland properties alike see appeal successes thanks to Florida's favorable VAB petition process. Save an average of $1,100 per year for just $79 flat.
We instantly pull your Pinellas County assessment data.
Our system generates a professional VAB petition with real comparable sales evidence.
Your petition is sent to the Pinellas County VAB via USPS certified mail with tracking.
We notify you when the county responds. Most results in 60-90 days.
Every other Clearwater property tax service charges a percentage of your savings.
| Service | Fee Structure | Cost on $1,100 Win |
|---|---|---|
| TaxAppeal USA | $79 flat fee | $79 |
| Ownwell | 25-35% of savings | $330 |
| O'Connor/CutMyTaxes | 30-50% of savings | $440 |
| Local Tax Attorney | $300-$800+ | $500+ |
Under Florida Statute §194.011, every homeowner has the right to petition the VAB to challenge their property assessment. No attorney required.
You have exactly 25 days from your TRIM notice mailing date to file your VAB petition.
TaxAppeal USA prepares your petition and sends it to the Pinellas County VAB via USPS certified mail so you have proof of timely filing.
When you receive your TRIM notice in August, you have 25 days to file a petition with the Pinellas County Value Adjustment Board (VAB). TaxAppeal USA handles the entire process for you — we generate a professional protest letter with comparable sales evidence and file it via certified mail, all for a flat $79 fee.
Florida TRIM notices are mailed in mid-August each year. The VAB petition deadline is 25 days after your notice is mailed, typically falling around September 18. You must file before this date — TaxAppeal USA can file on your behalf with time to spare.
Clearwater homeowners with a median home value of $380,000 save an average of $1,100 per year when their appeal is successful. At a flat $79 fee, TaxAppeal USA pays for itself many times over.
TRIM stands for Truth in Millage. It is a notice mailed by your county property appraiser every August showing your proposed property assessment and estimated taxes. If you believe your assessed value is too high, you have 25 days to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board.
No attorney is required. Florida law allows homeowners to file VAB petitions themselves. TaxAppeal USA prepares a professional, evidence-backed petition letter and sends it via certified mail for just $79 — no attorney fees, no percentage of savings.
Every competitor charges 25-50% of your savings — this costs homeowners heavily. TaxAppeal USA charges a flat $79 regardless of how much you save. You keep more of what you earn.
Join thousands of Florida homeowners saving an average of $1,100/year. Just $79 flat.
Florida Statute §194.011 · TRIM Notice VAB Petition · USPS Certified Mail Filing