Well they should have, specially here in Florida.   If you recently purchased a property in foreclosure or even a short-sale odds are the previous owner paid way too much for it and you got a deal.  Now the taxes don’t necessarily adjust to your benefit once your make your purchase,  taxes on this property will be based on the higher price the previous owner paid for the property.   If this is your situation and you feel you should be paying lower taxes you have the right to appeal the matter to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB), this agency is independent of the Property Appraisers Office and they can review your appeal and make adjustments if you qualify.  The deadline for an appeal is September 20, 2010 so if  you are thinking about doing it you must act quickly,  after the deadline you will have to wait another year and will loose any reduction in taxes for the upcoming year.  You can go online to get forms at www.miami-dadeclerk.com/property._vab.asp.  or call 786. 331. 5321.