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 32303 are overassessed?

22.2% of homes in Tallahassee ZIP 32303 (3,668 of 16,501 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 32303?

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 32303 property tax overassessment report

22.2% of homes in Tallahassee ZIP 32303 (3,668 of 16,501 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,815,893.

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16,501

Homes in ZIP

3,668

Flagged as overassessed

22.2%

$57,566

Avg overage / home

$224,139

Typical value

~$128/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 32303

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
1XX E 1ST AVE	9,621	1825	$4,423,495	$1,231,488	$3,192,007	259.2%	$27,451
1XXX LEE AVE	6,242	2023	$1,440,680	$798,976	$641,704	80.3%	$5,519
3XX CORTEZ ST	5,210	1927	$1,281,822	$666,880	$614,942	92.2%	$5,289
2XXX N MERIDIAN RD APT 1	7,381	1987	$1,530,398	$944,768	$585,630	62%	$5,036
4XX MERIDIAN PL	5,653	1958	$1,250,813	$723,584	$527,229	72.9%	$4,534
1XXX FERNANDO DR	6,456	2019	$1,318,130	$826,368	$491,762	59.5%	$4,229
5XX GLENVIEW DR	6,870	2020	$1,364,950	$879,360	$485,590	55.2%	$4,176
1XXX MITCHELL AVE	5,748	2020	$1,217,898	$735,744	$482,154	65.5%	$4,147
5XX PLANTATION RD	4,957	1968	$1,073,542	$634,496	$439,046	69.2%	$3,776
4XX MERIDIAN PL	4,489	1981	$979,300	$574,592	$404,708	70.4%	$3,480
2XXX N MERIDIAN RD	3,226	1961	$805,076	$412,928	$392,148	95%	$3,372
1XXX MARION AVE	5,509	1951	$1,076,995	$705,152	$371,843	52.7%	$3,198
5XX PLANTATION RD	6,020	1957	$1,140,572	$770,560	$370,012	48%	$3,182
5XX PLANTATION RD	4,462	1999	$938,651	$571,136	$367,515	64.3%	$3,161
4XX PLANTATION RD	6,833	2016	$1,237,791	$874,624	$363,167	41.5%	$3,123
3XX PONCE ST	4,013	2022	$861,911	$513,664	$348,247	67.8%	$2,995
6XX PLANTATION RD	6,864	1959	$1,222,063	$878,592	$343,471	39.1%	$2,954
9XX NORTH RIDE	3,241	2018	$755,462	$414,848	$340,614	82.1%	$2,929
7XX N FOREST DR	4,140	2014	$869,340	$529,920	$339,420	64.1%	$2,919
4XX MERIDIAN PL	3,594	2022	$798,318	$460,032	$338,286	73.5%	$2,909
1XXX PINE ST	3,596	1936	$787,525	$460,288	$327,237	71.1%	$2,814
4XXX OLD BAINBRIDGE RD	4,809	1986	$937,034	$615,552	$321,482	52.2%	$2,765
4XX SOUTH RIDE	4,422	1957	$887,455	$566,016	$321,439	56.8%	$2,764
1XXX FERNANDO DR	3,197	1931	$728,324	$409,216	$319,108	78%	$2,744
4XX E 7TH AVE	5,838	2023	$1,061,317	$747,264	$314,053	42%	$2,701

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Leon County, ZIP 32303. 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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