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Polk County · Highland Park, FLHighland Park, FL property taxes. A steady market. Check the details.
The typical home in Highland Park was worth about $340,000 in January 2026, up 0.1% from a year earlier. In a steady market, a petition works best for specific homes whose assessment ran ahead of what they'd sell for.
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What Highland Park home values did
Highland Park values rose 0.1% in the year to January 2026, reaching a new high. That's stronger than Polk County as a whole (-4.3%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $238,000 | +13.0% |
| January 2022 | $286,000 | +19.9% |
| January 2023 | $325,000 | +13.8% |
| January 2024 | $332,000 | +2.1% |
| January 2025 | $340,000 | +2.5% |
| January 2026 | $340,000 | +0.1% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $340,000 | +0.1% since January |
Peak since 2021: $341,000 in March 2025. January 2026 was 0.3% below it.
What to check on your notice
The typical Highland Park home gained 0.1% in the year to January 2026. A notice that rose far more than that, or a value above what similar homes nearby actually sold for, is the usual starting point for a petition.
How Highland Park compares nearby
Among 10 Polk County places, Highland Park has the 10th largest drop from its peak and the 2nd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 505th of 549 Florida places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | $313,000 | -3.4% | -4.9% |
| Winter Haven | $277,000 | -4.5% | -7.8% |
| Davenport | $345,000 | -5.3% | -10.5% |
| Haines City | $299,000 | -4.7% | -7.8% |
| Lake Wales | $247,000 | -4.2% | -5.4% |
| Auburndale | $307,000 | -3.4% | -5.7% |
| Bartow | $279,000 | -2.6% | -4.6% |
| Mulberry | $287,000 | -4.2% | -5.7% |
| Polk City | $270,000 | -4.7% | -5.8% |
| Highland Park | $340,000 | +0.1% | -0.3% |
Deadline and where to file
Highland Park values are set by the local property appraiser. File your VAB petition on or before the 25th day after the property appraiser mails the TRIM notice. TRIM notices go out in mid-August in most counties. Exemption, classification, and deferral disputes get 30 days.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 window has closed: TRIM notices went out in mid-August and the 25-day petition deadline fell in September. A late petition is only accepted if the board finds good cause (extraordinary circumstances) before a hearing is scheduled. Your next realistic chance is 2027: values are set as of January 1, 2027, TRIM notices arrive around August 2027, and you then have 25 days from the mailing date printed on your notice. You can ask the property appraiser for an informal conference at any point, which does not replace the petition.
The Polk County guide covers the full Florida petition process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Highland Park case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. Highland Park is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Send your evidence list and copies to the property appraiser at least 15 days before the hearing; the appraiser must send you theirs, including the property record card, by the same deadline.
Get your Highland Park appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Florida petition. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Florida forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Florida Statutes 194.011, assessment notice and petitions, Florida Statutes 194.013, filing fees, Florida Statutes 194.032, VAB hearings timetable, Florida Statutes 194.171, circuit court deadline. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.