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 32168 are overassessed?

25.8% of homes in New Smyrna Beach ZIP 32168 (3,622 of 14,039 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 New Smyrna Beach ZIP 32168?

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 32168 property tax overassessment report

25.8% of homes in New Smyrna Beach ZIP 32168 (3,622 of 14,039 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $5,907,156.

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14,039

Homes in ZIP

3,622

Flagged as overassessed

25.8%

$189,641

Avg overage / home

$394,718

Typical value

~$213/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 32168

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
5X CUNNINGHAM DR	5,950	2024	$4,066,037	$1,267,350	$2,798,687	220.8%	$24,069
1XX DONLON DR	8,138	1991	$4,526,649	$1,733,394	$2,793,255	161.1%	$24,022
LUNA BELLA LN	770	2024	$2,934,708	$164,010	$2,770,698	1689.3%	$23,828
1XXX COMMODORE DR	4,169	1981	$3,565,214	$887,997	$2,677,217	301.5%	$23,024
1XXX COMMODORE DR	6,872	1992	$4,110,643	$1,463,736	$2,646,907	180.8%	$22,763
1XXX S RIVERSIDE DR	8,001	2017	$4,323,870	$1,704,213	$2,619,657	153.7%	$22,529
1XXX COMMODORE DR	4,601	2003	$3,446,251	$980,013	$2,466,238	251.7%	$21,210
1XX CUNNINGHAM DR	4,068	1967	$3,228,859	$866,484	$2,362,375	272.6%	$20,316
8XX S RIVERSIDE DR	4,279	2007	$3,120,996	$911,427	$2,209,569	242.4%	$19,002
5XX N RIVERSIDE DR	6,118	1938	$3,248,963	$1,303,134	$1,945,829	149.3%	$16,734
1XXX S RIVERSIDE DR	4,718	1999	$2,946,605	$1,004,934	$1,941,671	193.2%	$16,698
1XXX COMMODORE DR	4,660	2013	$2,860,944	$992,580	$1,868,364	188.2%	$16,068
1XXX S RIVERSIDE DR	1,144	1947	$2,107,012	$243,672	$1,863,340	764.7%	$16,025
9XX S RIVERSIDE DR	4,150	1923	$2,718,099	$883,950	$1,834,149	207.5%	$15,774
1XXX COMMODORE DR	4,246	2005	$2,686,103	$904,398	$1,781,705	197%	$15,323
1XXX S RIVERSIDE DR	4,232	2023	$2,673,977	$901,416	$1,772,561	196.6%	$15,244
4X CUNNINGHAM DR	3,265	1997	$2,458,307	$695,445	$1,762,862	253.5%	$15,161
1XXX COMMODORE DR	4,802	1985	$2,750,700	$1,022,826	$1,727,874	168.9%	$14,860
6X CUNNINGHAM DR	3,031	2016	$2,242,142	$645,603	$1,596,539	247.3%	$13,730
8X CUNNINGHAM DR	5,989	2023	$2,840,203	$1,275,657	$1,564,546	122.6%	$13,455
1XXX COMMODORE DR	3,590	1979	$2,302,132	$764,670	$1,537,462	201.1%	$13,222
1XX WAYNE AVE	4,155	1913	$2,408,181	$885,015	$1,523,166	172.1%	$13,099
1XXX S RIVERSIDE DR	3,856	2023	$2,324,907	$821,328	$1,503,579	183.1%	$12,931
1XX CUNNINGHAM DR	6,033	2002	$2,757,875	$1,285,029	$1,472,846	114.6%	$12,666
5XX N RIVERSIDE DR	5,458	1950	$2,604,616	$1,162,554	$1,442,062	124%	$12,402

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Volusia County, ZIP 32168. 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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