What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest in Texas, or a VAB petition in Florida) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraiser's assessed value of your home. You file with the county Appraisal Review Board (Texas) or Value Adjustment Board (Florida), present comparable-sales evidence that your home is overvalued, and the board issues a ruling.

When is the Florida property tax appeal deadline?

Florida property owners have 25 days from the date the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice is mailed to file a VAB petition (Form DR-486). TRIM notices typically mail mid-August, putting the petition deadline in early-to-mid September. The deadline varies by county and is printed on the TRIM notice itself.

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas and several hundred to several thousand dollars per year in Florida (Save Our Homes locks in the savings for 10+ years). Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

What's the difference between AppealMyTax and Ownwell?

AppealMyTax charges a flat $49 for a complete personalized appeal packet you file yourself, or $199-$249 for our done-for-you filing service. Ownwell charges a 25-35% contingency on whatever you save — meaning a $2,000 reduction costs you $500-$700 every year forever. We keep 100% of your savings.

What percent of homes in ZIP 32071 are overassessed?

35.4% of homes in Obrien ZIP 32071 (483 of 1,365 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 Obrien ZIP 32071?

File Form DR-486 with the Suwannee 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 32071 property tax overassessment report

35.4% of homes in Obrien ZIP 32071 (483 of 1,365 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $287,905.

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1,365

Homes in ZIP

483

Flagged as overassessed

35.4%

$69,311

Avg overage / home

$171,772

Typical value

~$100/sqft

Your Suwannee 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 32071

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
2XXXX CR 137	907	2016	$759,045	$90,700	$668,345	736.9%	$5,748
2XXXX 151ST DR	3,282	1994	$810,219	$328,200	$482,019	146.9%	$4,145
1XXXX RIVERSIDE DR	2,468	2019	$575,108	$246,800	$328,308	133%	$2,823
2XXXX 71ST LN	4,154	2010	$728,081	$415,400	$312,681	75.3%	$2,689
8XXX 258TH PL	2,393	2005	$526,514	$239,300	$287,214	120%	$2,470
1XXXX 198TH TRL	2,499	1999	$529,648	$249,900	$279,748	111.9%	$2,406
2XXXX SR 247	3,726	1980	$649,267	$372,600	$276,667	74.3%	$2,379
2XXXX 111TH DR	3,140	1990	$559,151	$314,000	$245,151	78.1%	$2,108
2XXXX 25TH PL	3,037	1990	$528,183	$303,700	$224,483	73.9%	$1,931
1XXXX 208TH PL	2,169	1984	$438,394	$216,900	$221,494	102.1%	$1,905
2XXXX 21ST RD	2,848	1999	$497,710	$284,800	$212,910	74.8%	$1,831
2XXXX 151ST DR	1,949	1987	$404,604	$194,900	$209,704	107.6%	$1,803
2XXXX 135TH CT	2,629	2018	$469,902	$262,900	$207,002	78.7%	$1,780
2XXXX CR 349	2,595	2010	$466,056	$259,500	$206,556	79.6%	$1,776
2XXXX CR 49	3,693	2004	$568,352	$369,300	$199,052	53.9%	$1,712
6XXX 256TH ST	4,634	2022	$657,845	$463,400	$194,445	42%	$1,672
2XXXX 135TH CR	1,956	1999	$387,972	$195,600	$192,372	98.3%	$1,654
9XXX 232ND ST	3,385	2005	$527,765	$338,500	$189,265	55.9%	$1,628
1XXXX 198TH TRC	1,740	1994	$355,605	$174,000	$181,605	104.4%	$1,562
2XXXX 101ST DR	2,615	2006	$432,560	$261,500	$171,060	65.4%	$1,471
2XXXX 77TH RD	2,434	1998	$412,506	$243,400	$169,106	69.5%	$1,454
2XXXX 101ST DR	3,069	2006	$475,585	$306,900	$168,685	55%	$1,451
2XXXX HWY 129	3,001	2022	$466,722	$300,100	$166,622	55.5%	$1,433
2XXXX 153RD PL	779	2004	$241,191	$77,900	$163,291	209.6%	$1,404
7XXX SHEKINAH PL N	2,759	2018	$438,075	$275,900	$162,175	58.8%	$1,395

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Suwannee County, ZIP 32071. 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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