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 32208 are overassessed?

31.3% of homes in Jacksonville ZIP 32208 (3,944 of 12,601 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 Jacksonville ZIP 32208?

File Form DR-486 with the Duval 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 32208 property tax overassessment report

31.3% of homes in Jacksonville ZIP 32208 (3,944 of 12,601 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,342,677.

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12,601

Homes in ZIP

3,944

Flagged as overassessed

31.3%

$39,586

Avg overage / home

$144,080

Typical value

~$96/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32208

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
9XXX E CARBONDALE DR	6,296	2007	$1,092,144	$604,416	$487,728	80.7%	$4,194
9XXX E CARBONDALE DR	2,417	1975	$648,053	$232,032	$416,021	179.3%	$3,578
1XXX N CARBONDALE DR	5,562	2002	$933,593	$533,952	$399,641	74.8%	$3,437
9XXX W WATER ST	4,017	2007	$783,245	$385,632	$397,613	103.1%	$3,419
3XXX WATER ST	2,381	1975	$619,179	$228,576	$390,603	170.9%	$3,359
7XX VALLEY FORGE RD	5,722	1938	$900,351	$549,312	$351,039	63.9%	$3,019
9XXX E CARBONDALE DR	5,535	2000	$880,303	$531,360	$348,943	65.7%	$3,001
9XXX WEST WATER ST	4,417	2001	$743,145	$424,032	$319,113	75.3%	$2,744
1XXX N CARBONDALE DR	2,496	1957	$543,727	$239,616	$304,111	126.9%	$2,615
3XXX CLYDE DR	6,198	1998	$897,910	$595,008	$302,902	50.9%	$2,605
8XXX VERMILLION ST	3,028	1940	$592,158	$290,688	$301,470	103.7%	$2,593
9XXX W CARBONDALE DR	2,107	1956	$502,337	$202,272	$300,065	148.3%	$2,581
1XXX N CARBONDALE DR	3,861	1965	$663,783	$370,656	$293,127	79.1%	$2,521
3XXX RIBAULT SCENIC DR	2,098	2023	$469,593	$201,408	$268,185	133.2%	$2,306
9XXX E CARBONDALE DR	2,052	1936	$461,696	$196,992	$264,704	134.4%	$2,276
1XXX N CARBONDALE DR	3,114	1956	$561,544	$298,944	$262,600	87.8%	$2,258
1XXX N CARBONDALE DR	4,151	1982	$650,975	$398,496	$252,479	63.4%	$2,171
7XXX NORTH SHORE DR	2,588	2000	$497,445	$248,448	$248,997	100.2%	$2,141
4XX W 71ST ST	2,823	1986	$514,388	$271,008	$243,380	89.8%	$2,093
9XXX WEST WATER ST	1,841	1953	$419,074	$176,736	$242,338	137.1%	$2,084
4XXX TROUT RIVER BLVD	1,546	1955	$386,097	$148,416	$237,681	160.1%	$2,044
9XXX E CARBONDALE DR	2,401	1940	$455,863	$230,496	$225,367	97.8%	$1,938
1XX W 67TH ST	1,883	1955	$405,051	$180,768	$224,283	124.1%	$1,929
7XXX NORTH SHORE DR	2,427	2017	$456,543	$232,992	$223,551	95.9%	$1,923
1XX TROUT RIVER TER	2,449	1924	$455,493	$235,104	$220,389	93.7%	$1,895

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Duval County, ZIP 32208. 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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