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 32068 are overassessed?

28% of homes in Middleburg ZIP 32068 (6,172 of 22,055 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 Middleburg ZIP 32068?

File Form DR-486 with the Clay 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 32068 property tax overassessment report

28% of homes in Middleburg ZIP 32068 (6,172 of 22,055 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,919,316.

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22,055

Homes in ZIP

6,172

Flagged as overassessed

28%

$73,839

Avg overage / home

$283,369

Typical value

~$155/sqft

Your Clay County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32068

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 Trail Ridge Rd	9,903	2009	$2,920,432	$1,534,965	$1,385,467	90.3%	$11,915
3XXX WILDERNESS Dr	5,376	1998	$1,979,459	$833,280	$1,146,179	137.6%	$9,857
1XXX Moorings Cir	4,367	2013	$1,550,222	$676,885	$873,337	129%	$7,511
1XXX Moorings Cir	4,513	2004	$1,485,981	$699,515	$786,466	112.4%	$6,764
1XXX Moorings Cir	4,284	2005	$1,409,990	$664,020	$745,970	112.3%	$6,415
1XXX SILO OAKS Pl	4,848	2019	$1,484,403	$751,440	$732,963	97.5%	$6,303
1XXX Moorings Cir	6,157	2005	$1,602,450	$954,335	$648,115	67.9%	$5,574
1XXX Moorings Cir	4,673	2007	$1,342,362	$724,315	$618,047	85.3%	$5,315
1XXX Moorings Cir	4,049	2004	$1,235,041	$627,595	$607,446	96.8%	$5,224
1XXX Moorings Cir	4,417	2006	$1,285,515	$684,635	$600,880	87.8%	$5,168
1XXX SILO OAKS Pl	5,294	2023	$1,415,567	$820,570	$594,997	72.5%	$5,117
1XXX Moorings Cir	4,488	2021	$1,284,390	$695,640	$588,750	84.6%	$5,063
3XXX WEIGELA Ln	3,391	2019	$1,101,396	$525,605	$575,791	109.5%	$4,952
1XXX Moorings Cir	4,285	2018	$1,235,424	$664,175	$571,249	86%	$4,913
1XXX LANDWARD Ln	5,056	1957	$1,353,468	$783,680	$569,788	72.7%	$4,900
1XXX LAKEMONT Cir	2,162	2000	$896,659	$335,110	$561,549	167.6%	$4,829
1XXX Moorings Cir	3,179	2019	$1,045,794	$492,745	$553,049	112.2%	$4,756
3XXX MANATEE POINT Rd	5,637	2001	$1,423,440	$873,735	$549,705	62.9%	$4,727
1XXX SILO OAKS Pl	2,541	2020	$943,001	$393,855	$549,146	139.4%	$4,723
3XXX LEGACY FARM Rd	1,620	1976	$788,863	$251,100	$537,763	214.2%	$4,625
1XXX HIDEAWAY HILL Ct	4,623	2005	$1,246,350	$716,565	$529,785	73.9%	$4,556
1XXX EMERALD Ln	3,508	1984	$1,051,040	$543,740	$507,300	93.3%	$4,363
3XXX BLANDING Blvd	4,799	2019	$1,241,051	$743,845	$497,206	66.8%	$4,276
1XX SWIMMING PEN Dr	1,920	1965	$793,568	$297,600	$495,968	166.7%	$4,265
1XXX LAKEMONT Cir	3,055	2007	$962,833	$473,525	$489,308	103.3%	$4,208

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Clay County, ZIP 32068. 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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