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 32301 are overassessed?

29.8% of homes in Tallahassee ZIP 32301 (2,407 of 8,090 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 Tallahassee ZIP 32301?

File Form DR-486 with the Leon 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 32301 property tax overassessment report

29.8% of homes in Tallahassee ZIP 32301 (2,407 of 8,090 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,011,357.

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8,090

Homes in ZIP

2,407

Flagged as overassessed

29.8%

$48,857

Avg overage / home

$201,159

Typical value

~$126/sqft

Your Leon County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32301

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
3XX PARK AVE E	6,108	1980	$1,580,235	$769,608	$810,627	105.3%	$6,971
2XXX CAPITAL CIR SE	31,944	2021	$4,601,765	$4,024,944	$576,821	14.3%	$4,961
4XX SAINT FRANCIS ST APT 1	5,751	2012	$1,290,546	$724,626	$565,920	78.1%	$4,867
3XX PARK AVE E	6,688	1840	$1,364,262	$842,688	$521,574	61.9%	$4,486
4XX W COLLEGE AVE	6,333	2012	$1,216,000	$797,958	$418,042	52.4%	$3,595
1XX S M L KING JR BLVD	3,967	2012	$912,000	$499,842	$412,158	82.5%	$3,545
1XXX PARK AVE E	4,730	2019	$1,007,638	$595,980	$411,658	69.1%	$3,540
1XX N MONROE ST PH 4	2,750	2006	$755,360	$346,500	$408,860	118%	$3,516
1XX N MONROE ST PH 5	2,910	2006	$772,740	$366,660	$406,080	110.8%	$3,492
1XXX PAUL RUSSELL RD	3,183	1977	$768,785	$401,058	$367,727	91.7%	$3,162
4XX PARK AVE W APT 101	27,372	1972	$3,800,000	$3,448,872	$351,128	10.2%	$3,020
1XXX PARK AVE E	6,486	1925	$1,161,062	$817,236	$343,826	42.1%	$2,957
1XX N MONROE ST PH 3	2,275	2006	$618,400	$286,650	$331,750	115.7%	$2,853
1XXX OLD FORT DR	3,491	2020	$761,064	$439,866	$321,198	73%	$2,762
1XX N MONROE ST PH 1	2,237	2006	$598,832	$281,862	$316,970	112.5%	$2,726
2XX W GEORGIA ST	1,104	1995	$454,626	$139,104	$315,522	226.8%	$2,713
2XX W COLLEGE AVE APT 1001	2,613	2006	$642,798	$329,238	$313,560	95.2%	$2,697
2XX W COLLEGE AVE APT 1002	2,649	2006	$646,356	$333,774	$312,582	93.7%	$2,688
1XX N MONROE ST PH 2	2,179	2006	$581,824	$274,554	$307,270	111.9%	$2,643
5XX W COLLEGE AVE	2,762	1955	$643,359	$348,012	$295,347	84.9%	$2,540
3XX W COLLEGE AVE	3,034	1903	$677,096	$382,284	$294,812	77.1%	$2,535
6XX N CALHOUN ST	9,611	1972	$1,494,771	$1,210,986	$283,785	23.4%	$2,441
2XX W COLLEGE AVE APT 1103	2,334	2006	$574,164	$294,084	$280,080	95.2%	$2,409
2XX W COLLEGE AVE APT 1104	2,284	2006	$561,864	$287,784	$274,080	95.2%	$2,357
2XX W COLLEGE AVE APT 1102	2,254	2006	$554,484	$284,004	$270,480	95.2%	$2,326

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Leon County, ZIP 32301. 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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