What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 32340 are overassessed?

28% of homes in Madison ZIP 32340 (738 of 2,640 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 Madison ZIP 32340?

File Form DR-486 with the Madison 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 32340 property tax overassessment report

28% of homes in Madison ZIP 32340 (738 of 2,640 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $554,645.

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2,640

Homes in ZIP

738

Flagged as overassessed

28%

$87,390

Avg overage / home

$162,796

Typical value

~$86/sqft

Your Madison County deadline

TRIM mailing: Mid-August 2026 · VAB petition due: 25 days after TRIM mailing (typically mid-September 2026)

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32340

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 NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	5,542	1987	$1,260,117	$476,612	$783,505	164.4%	$6,738
4XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	4,234	2017	$998,035	$364,124	$633,911	174.1%	$5,452
4XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	3,716	2014	$876,476	$319,576	$556,900	174.3%	$4,789
2XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	2,971	2022	$778,053	$255,506	$522,547	204.5%	$4,494
1XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	2,497	1940	$716,671	$214,742	$501,929	233.7%	$4,317
1XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	3,309	2021	$741,570	$284,574	$456,996	160.6%	$3,930
1XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	592	1950	$488,935	$50,912	$438,023	860.4%	$3,767
1XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	3,340	2023	$720,529	$287,240	$433,289	150.8%	$3,726
1XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	3,458	1950	$726,392	$297,388	$429,004	144.3%	$3,689
1XX NW MARION ST	6,216	1861	$963,094	$534,576	$428,518	80.2%	$3,685
2XXX NE ROCKY SPRINGS CHURCH RD	5,059	2018	$863,592	$435,074	$428,518	98.5%	$3,685
4XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	3,454	2015	$722,913	$297,044	$425,869	143.4%	$3,662
1XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	2,524	2006	$642,781	$217,064	$425,717	196.1%	$3,661
9XX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	2,134	1935	$606,984	$183,524	$423,460	230.7%	$3,642
4XX SE ROBINWOOD DR	4,021	2020	$767,639	$345,806	$421,833	122%	$3,628
1XXX NW ROLLING HILLS DR	3,905	2021	$750,472	$335,830	$414,642	123.5%	$3,566
4XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	1,811	2010	$559,944	$155,746	$404,198	259.5%	$3,476
7XX NE DAISY ST	727	2022	$452,121	$62,522	$389,599	623.1%	$3,351
1XX NE SANTOLINA LOOP	2,551	2007	$596,562	$219,386	$377,176	171.9%	$3,244
1XXX NW ROLLING HILLS DR	2,516	2017	$588,338	$216,376	$371,962	171.9%	$3,199
1XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	1,607	2021	$506,713	$138,202	$368,511	266.6%	$3,169
1XX NE SANTOLINA LOOP	1,374	2017	$473,143	$118,164	$354,979	300.4%	$3,053
9XX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	2,306	2006	$537,575	$198,316	$339,259	171.1%	$2,918
1XXX NE CHERRY LAKE CIR	2,373	2009	$540,878	$204,078	$336,800	165%	$2,896
3XX NE DANDELION ST	4,223	2004	$695,110	$363,178	$331,932	91.4%	$2,855

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Madison County, ZIP 32340. 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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