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 32308 are overassessed?

22.8% of homes in Tallahassee ZIP 32308 (1,698 of 7,450 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 32308?

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 32308 property tax overassessment report

22.8% of homes in Tallahassee ZIP 32308 (1,698 of 7,450 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,394,907.

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7,450

Homes in ZIP

1,698

Flagged as overassessed

22.8%

$95,523

Avg overage / home

$318,518

Typical value

~$145/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 32308

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
2XXX THOMASVILLE RD	7,236	2023	$2,000,639	$1,049,220	$951,419	90.7%	$8,182
2XXX THOMASVILLE RD	4,975	2024	$1,501,426	$721,375	$780,051	108.1%	$6,708
1XXX ESCADRILLE DR	6,883	2008	$1,765,823	$998,035	$767,788	76.9%	$6,603
5XXX BARFIELD RD	1,460	1954	$973,998	$211,700	$762,298	360.1%	$6,556
2XXX DOGWOOD HL	13,128	1966	$2,652,697	$1,903,560	$749,137	39.4%	$6,443
2XXX CLINE ST	12,406	2017	$2,533,801	$1,798,870	$734,931	40.9%	$6,320
1XXX ESCADRILLE DR	5,874	2015	$1,567,692	$851,730	$715,962	84.1%	$6,157
2XXX CANTIGNY WAY	6,379	2007	$1,583,070	$924,955	$658,115	71.2%	$5,660
1XXX CONSTITUTION CIR	5,385	2019	$1,419,024	$780,825	$638,199	81.7%	$5,489
3XXX THOMASVILLE RD	5,606	2015	$1,431,833	$812,870	$618,963	76.1%	$5,323
2XXX CANTIGNY WAY	4,783	2016	$1,289,109	$693,535	$595,574	85.9%	$5,122
5XXX MAHAN DR	2,070	1951	$889,490	$300,150	$589,340	196.3%	$5,068
1XXX METROPOLITAN BLVD UNIT 1	7,160	2022	$1,622,080	$1,038,200	$583,880	56.2%	$5,021
1XXX RACHEL LN W	4,735	2023	$1,232,619	$686,575	$546,044	79.5%	$4,696
1XXX TARPON DR	6,904	1993	$1,536,226	$1,001,080	$535,146	53.5%	$4,602
1XXX ESCADRILLE DR	6,701	2007	$1,494,227	$971,645	$522,582	53.8%	$4,494
2XXX CANTIGNY WAY	5,109	2005	$1,262,785	$740,805	$521,980	70.5%	$4,489
1XXX ESCADRILLE DR	4,475	2008	$1,170,658	$648,875	$521,783	80.4%	$4,487
2XXX THOMASVILLE RD	4,518	2022	$1,176,880	$655,110	$521,770	79.6%	$4,487
2XXX DEMERON RD	5,701	1964	$1,329,559	$826,645	$502,914	60.8%	$4,325
2XXX CANTIGNY WAY	5,900	2007	$1,356,682	$855,500	$501,182	58.6%	$4,310
1XXX ESCADRILLE DR	4,662	2018	$1,176,531	$675,990	$500,541	74%	$4,305
1XXX CENTERVILLE RD	9,368	2008	$1,853,878	$1,358,360	$495,518	36.5%	$4,261
2XXX CANTIGNY WAY	5,155	2018	$1,240,097	$747,475	$492,622	65.9%	$4,237
3XXX THOMASVILLE RD	5,813	1938	$1,321,687	$842,885	$478,802	56.8%	$4,118

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Leon County, ZIP 32308. 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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