The Villages is one of America's largest retirement communities, and Sumter County assessments here frequently exceed what the active resale market supports. Our flat $79 fee makes appealing accessible for every Villages homeowner. Save an average of $970 per year for just $79 flat.
We instantly pull your Sumter County assessment data.
Our system generates a professional VAB petition with real comparable sales evidence.
Your petition is sent to the Sumter County VAB via USPS certified mail with tracking.
We notify you when the county responds. Most results in 60-90 days.
Every other The Villages property tax service charges a percentage of your savings.
| Service | Fee Structure | Cost on $970 Win |
|---|---|---|
| TaxAppeal USA | $79 flat fee | $79 |
| Ownwell | 25-35% of savings | $291 |
| O'Connor/CutMyTaxes | 30-50% of savings | $388 |
| 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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.
The Villages homeowners with a median home value of $340,000 save an average of $970 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 $970/year. Just $79 flat.
Florida Statute §194.011 · TRIM Notice VAB Petition · USPS Certified Mail Filing