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 32218 are overassessed?

21.3% of homes in Jacksonville ZIP 32218 (5,236 of 24,553 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 32218?

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 32218 property tax overassessment report

21.3% of homes in Jacksonville ZIP 32218 (5,236 of 24,553 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,341,383.

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24,553

Homes in ZIP

5,236

Flagged as overassessed

21.3%

$51,997

Avg overage / home

$250,906

Typical value

~$122/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 32218

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
1XXX N BLUEHILL DR	14,467	1998	$4,476,900	$1,764,974	$2,711,926	153.7%	$23,323
6XXX QUIET COUNTRY LN	13,703	1989	$3,724,717	$1,671,766	$2,052,951	122.8%	$17,655
3XX BROWARD RD	9,948	2003	$2,539,111	$1,213,656	$1,325,455	109.2%	$11,399
5XX BROWARD RD	5,297	1956	$1,744,039	$646,234	$1,097,805	169.9%	$9,441
1XXXX DUVAL RD	2,160	1956	$1,162,827	$263,520	$899,307	341.3%	$7,734
1XXX CRYSTAL SANDS DR	10,997	1994	$2,157,260	$1,341,634	$815,626	60.8%	$7,014
6XXX LANNIE RD	3,523	1993	$1,121,756	$429,806	$691,950	161%	$5,951
2XX BROWARD RD	3,319	1985	$1,085,038	$404,918	$680,120	168%	$5,849
6XXX LANNIE RD	8,798	2020	$1,743,936	$1,073,356	$670,580	62.5%	$5,767
3XX FRANKLIN AVE	956	1978	$745,751	$116,632	$629,119	539.4%	$5,410
2XX PARK AVE	8,575	2019	$1,626,595	$1,046,150	$580,445	55.5%	$4,992
1XXX STARRATT RD	6,049	1970	$1,277,854	$737,978	$539,876	73.2%	$4,643
4XXX LANNIE RD	2,493	1993	$843,048	$304,146	$538,902	177.2%	$4,635
3XX BROWARD RD	3,721	1981	$985,079	$453,962	$531,117	117%	$4,568
5XXX LANNIE RD	1,777	1979	$737,275	$216,794	$520,481	240.1%	$4,476
6XXX QUIET COUNTRY LN	2,681	1996	$840,419	$327,082	$513,337	156.9%	$4,415
1XXXX LEM TURNER RD	2,669	1968	$831,157	$325,618	$505,539	155.3%	$4,348
1XXXX DINSMORE DAIRY RD	2,974	1919	$856,972	$362,828	$494,144	136.2%	$4,250
1XXXX GILLESPIE AVE	1,342	1964	$654,936	$163,724	$491,212	300%	$4,224
2XX BROWARD RD	2,417	1985	$776,442	$294,874	$481,568	163.3%	$4,141
3XX BROWARD RD	2,551	1959	$785,906	$311,222	$474,684	152.5%	$4,082
1XX FRANKLIN AVE	1,064	1993	$578,030	$129,808	$448,222	345.3%	$3,855
3XX BROWARD RD	1,824	1984	$657,265	$222,528	$434,737	195.4%	$3,739
2XX BROWARD RD	1,958	1988	$666,357	$238,876	$427,481	179%	$3,676
1XXXX HOGAN ST	1,801	1948	$643,841	$219,722	$424,119	193%	$3,647

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Duval County, ZIP 32218. 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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