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 32117 are overassessed?

28.9% of homes in Holly Hill ZIP 32117 (2,634 of 9,125 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 Holly Hill ZIP 32117?

File Form DR-486 with the Volusia 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 32117 property tax overassessment report

28.9% of homes in Holly Hill ZIP 32117 (2,634 of 9,125 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,198,410.

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9,125

Homes in ZIP

2,634

Flagged as overassessed

28.9%

$52,904

Avg overage / home

$202,561

Typical value

~$148/sqft

Your Volusia County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32117

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
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	3,353	2017	$1,079,911	$496,244	$583,667	117.6%	$5,020
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	3,583	2002	$1,049,174	$530,284	$518,890	97.9%	$4,462
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	2,580	1949	$881,089	$381,840	$499,249	130.7%	$4,294
9XX RIVERSIDE DR	4,120	2005	$1,096,925	$609,760	$487,165	79.9%	$4,190
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	1,964	2003	$774,298	$290,672	$483,626	166.4%	$4,159
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	1,707	1963	$730,805	$252,636	$478,169	189.3%	$4,112
9XX RIVERSIDE DR	2,358	2005	$821,051	$348,984	$472,067	135.3%	$4,060
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	4,330	1933	$1,111,920	$640,840	$471,080	73.5%	$4,051
3XX SILVER BEACH DR	3,078	1999	$898,539	$455,544	$442,995	97.2%	$3,810
9XX RIVERSIDE DR	4,053	1947	$1,017,281	$599,844	$417,437	69.6%	$3,590
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	2,662	1935	$795,425	$393,976	$401,449	101.9%	$3,452
6XX RIVERSIDE DR	2,182	1962	$713,405	$322,936	$390,469	120.9%	$3,358
9XX RIVERSIDE DR	4,986	2002	$1,118,619	$737,928	$380,691	51.6%	$3,274
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	2,306	2002	$721,977	$341,288	$380,689	111.5%	$3,274
7XX RIVERSIDE DR	1,939	1953	$661,765	$286,972	$374,793	130.6%	$3,223
3XX SILVER BEACH DR	2,665	1984	$768,921	$394,420	$374,501	94.9%	$3,221
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	2,282	1937	$712,232	$337,736	$374,496	110.9%	$3,221
5XX RIVERSIDE DR	2,222	1956	$696,248	$328,856	$367,392	111.7%	$3,160
3XX SILVER BEACH DR	1,966	1982	$658,048	$290,968	$367,080	126.2%	$3,157
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	2,570	1994	$745,971	$380,360	$365,611	96.1%	$3,144
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	4,695	2004	$1,051,674	$694,860	$356,814	51.4%	$3,069
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	2,334	2012	$700,951	$345,432	$355,519	102.9%	$3,057
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR	3,100	1936	$809,167	$458,800	$350,367	76.4%	$3,013
9XX RIVERSIDE DR	1,508	1918	$565,870	$223,184	$342,686	153.5%	$2,947
5XX RIVERSIDE DR	2,724	2009	$726,661	$403,152	$323,509	80.2%	$2,782

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Volusia County, ZIP 32117. 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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