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 32216 are overassessed?

23.1% of homes in Jacksonville ZIP 32216 (2,887 of 12,472 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 32216?

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 32216 property tax overassessment report

23.1% of homes in Jacksonville ZIP 32216 (2,887 of 12,472 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,152,330.

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12,472

Homes in ZIP

2,887

Flagged as overassessed

23.1%

$46,412

Avg overage / home

$245,313

Typical value

~$143/sqft

Your Duval County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32216

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
7XXX TARA LN	5,326	2007	$1,740,821	$761,618	$979,203	128.6%	$8,421
7XXX TARA LN	4,561	2021	$1,467,038	$652,223	$814,815	124.9%	$7,007
7XXX NEWTON RD	2,958	1999	$1,038,474	$422,994	$615,480	145.5%	$5,293
6XXX S GLENDALE RD	3,225	2007	$1,043,240	$461,175	$582,065	126.2%	$5,006
6XXX BOWDEN RD	4,405	1910	$1,203,122	$629,915	$573,207	91%	$4,930
8XXX TARA LN	5,147	2023	$1,296,198	$736,021	$560,177	76.1%	$4,818
1XXX GLENDALE RD	3,338	1939	$1,004,901	$477,334	$527,567	110.5%	$4,537
6XXX POTTSBURG DR	5,185	2000	$1,234,169	$741,455	$492,714	66.5%	$4,237
1XXX RYAR RD	6,331	1933	$1,358,177	$905,333	$452,844	50%	$3,894
1XXX E GLENDALE RD	2,660	1980	$819,170	$380,380	$438,790	115.4%	$3,774
8XXX TARA LN	6,220	1953	$1,328,031	$889,460	$438,571	49.3%	$3,772
6XXX HINELY LN	1,652	1954	$672,499	$236,236	$436,263	184.7%	$3,752
6XXX RIVIERA LN	2,305	1941	$762,955	$329,615	$433,340	131.5%	$3,727
6XXX RIVIERA LN	2,993	1958	$844,001	$427,999	$416,002	97.2%	$3,578
7XXX POTTSBURG DR	3,814	1928	$957,522	$545,402	$412,120	75.6%	$3,544
8XXX TARA LN	3,502	1961	$900,983	$500,786	$400,197	79.9%	$3,442
7XXX BRIDGES ST	3,117	2004	$838,793	$445,731	$393,062	88.2%	$3,380
7XXX TARA LN	2,206	1942	$707,306	$315,458	$391,848	124.2%	$3,370
6XXX RIVIERA LN	1,397	1940	$582,101	$199,771	$382,330	191.4%	$3,288
3XXX TIGER HOLE RD	2,728	1978	$745,422	$390,104	$355,318	91.1%	$3,056
6XXX RIVER GLEN LN	2,388	1963	$686,225	$341,484	$344,741	101%	$2,965
6XXX RIVIERA LN	4,864	2006	$1,028,092	$695,552	$332,540	47.8%	$2,860
1XXX WEST RD	2,269	2019	$654,719	$324,467	$330,252	101.8%	$2,840
1XXX S UNIVERSITY BLVD	2,282	1935	$655,135	$326,326	$328,809	100.8%	$2,828
7XXX POTTSBURG DR	2,941	1990	$748,631	$420,563	$328,068	78%	$2,821

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Duval County, ZIP 32216. 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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