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 32129 are overassessed?

30.1% of homes in Port Orange ZIP 32129 (2,066 of 6,855 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 Port Orange ZIP 32129?

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 32129 property tax overassessment report

30.1% of homes in Port Orange ZIP 32129 (2,066 of 6,855 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $856,463.

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6,855

Homes in ZIP

2,066

Flagged as overassessed

30.1%

$48,204

Avg overage / home

$254,850

Typical value

~$171/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 32129

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
8XX HERBERT ST	1,680	1966	$614,896	$287,280	$327,616	114%	$2,817
7XX HERBERT ST	1,900	1986	$589,161	$324,900	$264,261	81.3%	$2,273
8XX NIXON LN	1,118	1956	$452,016	$191,178	$260,838	136.4%	$2,243
8XX HERBERT ST	800	1956	$356,212	$136,800	$219,412	160.4%	$1,887
8XX MADELINE AVE	1,566	1969	$463,024	$267,786	$195,238	72.9%	$1,679
1XXX BUTTERMILK LN	2,704	2021	$656,409	$462,384	$194,025	42%	$1,669
6XX HERBERT ST	1,200	1976	$384,455	$205,200	$179,255	87.4%	$1,542
9XX SAMMS AVE	1,823	2007	$482,270	$311,733	$170,537	54.7%	$1,467
1XX TRAILS END DR	2,282	1963	$558,358	$390,222	$168,136	43.1%	$1,446
1XXX KERRY CT	1,468	1985	$418,060	$251,028	$167,032	66.5%	$1,436
8XX DEL PRADO LN	1,184	1989	$367,969	$202,464	$165,505	81.7%	$1,423
3XXX JACKSON ST	1,541	2016	$428,290	$263,511	$164,779	62.5%	$1,417
9XX NIXON LN	672	1957	$272,910	$114,912	$157,998	137.5%	$1,359
7XX HERBERT ST	2,049	2003	$500,303	$350,379	$149,924	42.8%	$1,289
8XX SAMMS AVE	2,488	1984	$574,710	$425,448	$149,262	35.1%	$1,284
4XXX MAYFAIR LN	2,344	2002	$538,025	$400,824	$137,201	34.2%	$1,180
9XX CANALVIEW BLVD	2,724	1953	$601,497	$465,804	$135,693	29.1%	$1,167
7XX HERBERT ST	972	1930	$300,144	$166,212	$133,932	80.6%	$1,152
8XX BEARS TR	1,407	1955	$371,950	$240,597	$131,353	54.6%	$1,130
7XX SUGAR CANE LN	1,736	1979	$427,301	$296,856	$130,445	43.9%	$1,122
4XXX HIDDEN LAKE DR	2,680	2021	$587,620	$458,280	$129,340	28.2%	$1,112
6XX HERBERT ST	1,778	2024	$427,092	$304,038	$123,054	40.5%	$1,058
1XXX COUNTRY RD	1,963	1977	$458,376	$335,673	$122,703	36.6%	$1,055
8XX FIFTH ST	936	1966	$280,497	$160,056	$120,441	75.2%	$1,036
7XX LITTLE CREEK CT	2,428	2002	$533,956	$415,188	$118,768	28.6%	$1,021

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Volusia County, ZIP 32129. 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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