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 32118 are overassessed?

33% of homes in Daytona Beach ZIP 32118 (4,766 of 14,444 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 Daytona Beach ZIP 32118?

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 32118 property tax overassessment report

33% of homes in Daytona Beach ZIP 32118 (4,766 of 14,444 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,632,041.

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14,444

Homes in ZIP

4,766

Flagged as overassessed

33%

$113,011

Avg overage / home

$329,650

Typical value

~$230/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 32118

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
7 HICKORY LN	6,115	2006	$3,838,756	$1,406,450	$2,432,306	172.9%	$20,918
2XXX S ATLANTIC AVE	9,725	2004	$4,627,795	$2,236,750	$2,391,045	106.9%	$20,563
1XXX N ATLANTIC AVE	4,992	2024	$3,488,326	$1,148,160	$2,340,166	203.8%	$20,125
1XXX N HALIFAX AVE	9,355	2011	$4,208,311	$2,151,650	$2,056,661	95.6%	$17,687
2XXX S PENINSULA DR	5,570	2017	$3,255,291	$1,281,100	$1,974,191	154.1%	$16,978
1X AMES LN	7,594	2003	$3,599,277	$1,746,620	$1,852,657	106.1%	$15,933
2XXX S ATLANTIC AVE	7,022	2006	$3,461,849	$1,615,060	$1,846,789	114.3%	$15,882
2XXX S PENINSULA DR	7,964	1994	$3,648,474	$1,831,720	$1,816,754	99.2%	$15,624
2XXX S PENINSULA DR	4,961	2017	$2,823,034	$1,141,030	$1,682,004	147.4%	$14,465
2XXX DODGE DR	5,372	2006	$2,825,431	$1,235,560	$1,589,871	128.7%	$13,673
3XXX S PENINSULA DR	7,887	2006	$3,371,315	$1,814,010	$1,557,305	85.8%	$13,393
3XXX N ATLANTIC AVE PENTHOUSE	5,300	1978	$2,669,742	$1,219,000	$1,450,742	119%	$12,476
1XXX N ATLANTIC AVE	5,070	2002	$2,588,100	$1,166,100	$1,422,000	121.9%	$12,229
3XX S ATLANTIC AVE	1,242	1920	$1,691,639	$285,660	$1,405,979	492.2%	$12,091
3XXX CARDINAL BLVD	6,254	2007	$2,785,484	$1,438,420	$1,347,064	93.6%	$11,585
3XXX S ATLANTIC AVE	2,777	1996	$1,920,286	$638,710	$1,281,576	200.7%	$11,022
2XXX S PENINSULA DR	4,566	1999	$2,273,963	$1,050,180	$1,223,783	116.5%	$10,525
1XXX N ATLANTIC AVE	2,560	1956	$1,810,235	$588,800	$1,221,435	207.4%	$10,504
2XXX S PENINSULA DR	4,410	2017	$2,231,183	$1,014,300	$1,216,883	120%	$10,465
3XXX S ATLANTIC AVE	8,637	1970	$3,163,858	$1,986,510	$1,177,348	59.3%	$10,125
2XXX S PENINSULA DR	4,362	2009	$2,169,140	$1,003,260	$1,165,880	116.2%	$10,027
1XXX N ATLANTIC AVE	4,056	1950	$2,070,136	$932,880	$1,137,256	121.9%	$9,780
3XXX CARDINAL BLVD	5,246	2018	$2,312,392	$1,206,580	$1,105,812	91.6%	$9,510
1XXX S PENINSULA DR	13,028	2008	$4,092,459	$2,996,440	$1,096,019	36.6%	$9,426
3XXX S ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 1107	2,471	2006	$1,615,526	$568,330	$1,047,196	184.3%	$9,006

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Volusia County, ZIP 32118. 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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