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 32096 are overassessed?

37.2% of homes in White Springs ZIP 32096 (275 of 740 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 White Springs ZIP 32096?

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 32096 property tax overassessment report

37.2% of homes in White Springs ZIP 32096 (275 of 740 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $146,849.

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740

Homes in ZIP

275

Flagged as overassessed

37.2%

$62,093

Avg overage / home

$159,610

Typical value

~$92/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 32096

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
9XXX SE 128TH AVE	4,619	2023	$965,126	$424,948	$540,178	127.1%	$4,646
8XXX SE 128TH AVE	2,823	2013	$724,942	$259,716	$465,226	179.1%	$4,001
3XX NW MANSFIELD DR	2,428	2002	$520,664	$223,376	$297,288	133.1%	$2,557
9XXX SE 142ND BLVD	3,292	2022	$576,817	$302,864	$273,953	90.5%	$2,356
1XXXX SE 25A CR	3,025	2003	$516,328	$278,300	$238,028	85.5%	$2,047
3XX NW LASSIE BLACK ST	2,617	1996	$455,459	$240,764	$214,695	89.2%	$1,846
9XXX SE 128TH AVE	2,430	2003	$430,358	$223,560	$206,798	92.5%	$1,778
8XXX SE 194TH LN	5,200	2014	$679,002	$478,400	$200,602	41.9%	$1,725
2XX NW EVERETT TER	3,551	2007	$514,071	$326,692	$187,379	57.4%	$1,611
8XXX SE 140TH CT	2,439	2005	$405,567	$224,388	$181,179	80.7%	$1,558
2XXX NW THUNDER ST	1,740	1979	$340,118	$160,080	$180,038	112.5%	$1,548
9XXX SE 154TH AVE	2,671	2022	$423,404	$245,732	$177,672	72.3%	$1,528
8XXX SE 126TH CT	3,733	1992	$509,169	$343,436	$165,733	48.3%	$1,425
5XXX NW FALLING CREEK RD	1,484	2015	$294,537	$136,528	$158,009	115.7%	$1,359
1XXXX CAMP AVE	2,715	2000	$400,041	$249,780	$150,261	60.2%	$1,292
1XXXX SPRING ST	1,864	—	$316,012	$171,488	$144,524	84.3%	$1,243
8XX NW EMORY CARTER GLN	3,213	2011	$439,873	$295,596	$144,277	48.8%	$1,241
2XX NW EVERETT TER	3,456	2007	$460,207	$317,952	$142,255	44.7%	$1,223
9XXX SE 128TH AVE	2,318	2006	$351,385	$213,256	$138,129	64.8%	$1,188
1XXXX SE 141ST BLVD	2,531	1995	$359,736	$232,852	$126,884	54.5%	$1,091
1XXXX CAMP AVE	5,536	1906	$633,626	$509,312	$124,314	24.4%	$1,069
1XXXX SE 95TH TRL	2,088	2016	$315,154	$192,096	$123,058	64.1%	$1,058
2XX NW ODESSA GLN	882	1966	$203,872	$81,144	$122,728	151.2%	$1,055
1XXXX SE 87TH ST	1,762	2023	$282,460	$162,104	$120,356	74.2%	$1,035
8XXX SE 140TH CT	990	2022	$210,013	$91,080	$118,933	130.6%	$1,023

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hamilton County, ZIP 32096. 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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