What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 32053 are overassessed?

39.8% of homes in Jennings ZIP 32053 (432 of 1,085 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll.

How do I appeal my property taxes in Jennings ZIP 32053?

File Form DR-486 with the Hamilton County Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of your TRIM notice (typically mid-August). The $15 filing fee is paid to the Clerk of Court. Strong petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area.

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ZIP 32053 property tax overassessment report

39.8% of homes in Jennings ZIP 32053 (432 of 1,085 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $241,817.

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1,085

Homes in ZIP

432

Flagged as overassessed

39.8%

$65,089

Avg overage / home

$171,013

Typical value

~$96/sqft

Your Hamilton County deadline

TRIM mailing: Mid-August 2026 · VAB petition due: 25 days after TRIM mailing (typically mid-September 2026)

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32053

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Just value	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
3XXX NW ZEBCO TER	3,554	2021	$681,059	$341,184	$339,875	99.6%	$2,923
7XXX NW 146 CR	3,851	2008	$654,867	$369,696	$285,171	77.1%	$2,452
3XXX NW ZEBCO TER	3,149	2004	$576,057	$302,304	$273,753	90.6%	$2,354
3XXX NW ZEBCO TER	2,334	2016	$484,970	$224,064	$260,906	116.4%	$2,244
5XX NW RODMAN LN	2,325	2024	$482,607	$223,200	$259,407	116.2%	$2,231
4XXX NW 57TH BLVD	3,015	2008	$530,683	$289,440	$241,243	83.3%	$2,075
7XXX NW 22ND DR	2,642	2019	$489,449	$253,632	$235,817	93%	$2,028
3XXX NW ZEBCO TER	3,002	2002	$483,299	$288,192	$195,107	67.7%	$1,678
4XXX NW 141 CR	2,108	1998	$396,861	$202,368	$194,493	96.1%	$1,673
5XX NW RODMAN LANE	4,192	1974	$596,614	$402,432	$194,182	48.3%	$1,670
8XXX NW 152 CR	4,481	2007	$623,728	$430,176	$193,552	45%	$1,665
3XX NW TALQUIN CT	2,865	1998	$464,511	$275,040	$189,471	68.9%	$1,629
2XXX NW 23RD BLVD	2,498	2022	$424,863	$239,808	$185,055	77.2%	$1,591
5XXX NW 48TH AVE	3,264	2004	$485,414	$313,344	$172,070	54.9%	$1,480
7XXX NW 152 CR	3,793	2017	$533,718	$364,128	$169,590	46.6%	$1,458
6XXX NW 31ST CIR	2,165	2024	$376,697	$207,840	$168,857	81.2%	$1,452
4XXX NW 146 CR	3,858	2012	$539,053	$370,368	$168,685	45.5%	$1,451
6XXX NW 143 CR	2,406	2006	$397,997	$230,976	$167,021	72.3%	$1,436
1XXX NW 30TH AVE	1,862	2023	$342,174	$178,752	$163,422	91.4%	$1,405
6XXX NW 31ST CIR	2,770	2002	$427,942	$265,920	$162,022	60.9%	$1,393
3XXX NW BUR OAK PL	3,368	2017	$484,479	$323,328	$161,151	49.8%	$1,386
6XXX NW 23RD WAY	2,583	2018	$408,886	$247,968	$160,918	64.9%	$1,384
3XXX NW PIN OAK LN	4,079	2007	$551,182	$391,584	$159,598	40.8%	$1,373
7XXX NW 22ND DR	1,911	2024	$341,454	$183,456	$157,998	86.1%	$1,359
6XXX NW 31ST CIR	2,450	2001	$392,130	$235,200	$156,930	66.7%	$1,350

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hamilton County, ZIP 32053. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Fla. Stat. Ch. 119. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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