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 32179 are overassessed?

41.3% of homes in Ocklawaha ZIP 32179 (1,741 of 4,216 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 Ocklawaha ZIP 32179?

File Form DR-486 with the Marion 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.

Marion County · Ocklawaha

ZIP 32179 property tax overassessment report

41.3% of homes in Ocklawaha ZIP 32179 (1,741 of 4,216 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,328,008.

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4,216

Homes in ZIP

1,741

Flagged as overassessed

41.3%

$88,696

Avg overage / home

$200,635

Typical value

~$128/sqft

Your Marion County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32179

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
1XXXX E HWY 25	5,253	2003	$2,484,411	$672,384	$1,812,027	269.5%	$15,583
1XXXX E HWY 25	4,772	2008	$1,873,572	$610,816	$1,262,756	206.7%	$10,860
1XXXX E HWY 25	4,030	2018	$1,619,654	$515,840	$1,103,814	214%	$9,493
1XXXX E HWY 25	5,030	2022	$1,536,380	$643,840	$892,540	138.6%	$7,676
1XXXX SE 144TH AVE	2,144	1999	$1,135,333	$274,432	$860,901	313.7%	$7,404
1XXXX SE 128TH PLACE RD	3,041	2017	$1,239,013	$389,248	$849,765	218.3%	$7,308
1XXXX SE 131ST PL	3,603	2010	$1,273,392	$461,184	$812,208	176.1%	$6,985
1XXXX SE 145TH AVE	4,195	2022	$1,272,732	$536,960	$735,772	137%	$6,328
1XXXX SE 131ST PL	3,308	2022	$1,152,540	$423,424	$729,116	172.2%	$6,270
1XXXX E HWY 25	4,954	1948	$1,360,052	$634,112	$725,940	114.5%	$6,243
1XXXX E HWY 25	3,466	2018	$1,168,435	$443,648	$724,787	163.4%	$6,233
1XXXX E HWY 25	3,078	2012	$1,104,058	$393,984	$710,074	180.2%	$6,107
6XX FISHER RD	1,080	2012	$848,152	$138,240	$709,912	513.5%	$6,105
1XXXX SE 128TH ST	4,741	2006	$1,314,879	$606,848	$708,031	116.7%	$6,089
1XXXX SE 143RD AVE	3,235	2013	$1,101,076	$414,080	$686,996	165.9%	$5,908
1XXXX E HWY 25	4,625	1980	$1,267,082	$592,000	$675,082	114%	$5,806
1XXXX SE 143RD AVE	3,013	2003	$1,055,148	$385,664	$669,484	173.6%	$5,758
1XXXX SE 138TH AVE	3,667	2015	$1,125,610	$469,376	$656,234	139.8%	$5,644
1XXXX E HWY 25	3,132	1994	$1,052,264	$400,896	$651,368	162.5%	$5,602
1XXXX SE 143RD AVE	2,954	2013	$1,020,919	$378,112	$642,807	170%	$5,528
1XXXX SE 136TH CT	2,348	1956	$927,791	$300,544	$627,247	208.7%	$5,394
1XXXX SE 142ND CT	3,591	2018	$1,082,747	$459,648	$623,099	135.6%	$5,359
1XXXX SE 128TH ST	4,776	1998	$1,217,109	$611,328	$605,781	99.1%	$5,210
1XXXX SE 128TH PLACE RD	6,532	1885	$1,441,014	$836,096	$604,918	72.4%	$5,202
1XXXX SE 145TH AVE	4,176	1996	$1,113,667	$534,528	$579,139	108.3%	$4,981

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 32179. 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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