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 32501 are overassessed?

36.5% of homes in Pensacola ZIP 32501 (1,418 of 3,886 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 Pensacola ZIP 32501?

File Form DR-486 with the Escambia 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 32501 property tax overassessment report

36.5% of homes in Pensacola ZIP 32501 (1,418 of 3,886 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,498,729.

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3,886

Homes in ZIP

1,418

Flagged as overassessed

36.5%

$122,899

Avg overage / home

$267,511

Typical value

~$138/sqft

Your Escambia County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32501

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
6XX N 20TH AVE BLK	6,930	2008	$2,682,155	$956,340	$1,725,815	180.5%	$14,842
6XX N 20TH AVE	5,382	2018	$2,231,218	$742,716	$1,488,502	200.4%	$12,801
2XXX E GADSDEN ST	7,908	2003	$2,572,541	$1,091,304	$1,481,237	135.7%	$12,739
5XX N 20TH AVE	5,688	1925	$1,991,781	$784,944	$1,206,837	153.7%	$10,379
1XXX E LA RUA ST	4,266	1993	$1,741,499	$588,708	$1,152,791	195.8%	$9,914
1XXX E GADSDEN ST	4,636	2024	$1,706,507	$639,768	$1,066,739	166.7%	$9,174
4XX LA RUA LNDG	4,928	2012	$1,527,928	$680,064	$847,864	124.7%	$7,292
1XXX E LA RUA ST	5,883	1936	$1,658,492	$811,854	$846,638	104.3%	$7,281
8XX E BELMONT ST	3,035	2014	$1,233,578	$418,830	$814,748	194.5%	$7,007
1XXX N 19TH AVE	5,375	1935	$1,545,964	$741,750	$804,214	108.4%	$6,916
9XX N SPRING ST	5,084	2017	$1,500,728	$701,592	$799,136	113.9%	$6,873
1XXX N SPRING ST	6,848	1930	$1,687,654	$945,024	$742,630	78.6%	$6,387
1XXX E LA RUA ST	6,367	1999	$1,606,089	$878,646	$727,443	82.8%	$6,256
1XXX E DESOTO ST	5,187	2005	$1,428,553	$715,806	$712,747	99.6%	$6,130
1XXX E GADSDEN ST	5,362	2019	$1,425,131	$739,956	$685,175	92.6%	$5,893
1XXX E GONZALEZ ST	5,258	1926	$1,409,565	$725,604	$683,961	94.3%	$5,882
1XXX E BRAINERD ST	5,841	1955	$1,446,786	$806,058	$640,728	79.5%	$5,510
3XX N 8TH AVE	2,688	2021	$1,000,348	$370,944	$629,404	169.7%	$5,413
3XX N 8TH AVE	2,688	2021	$999,688	$370,944	$628,744	169.5%	$5,407
3XX N 8TH AVE	2,688	2020	$991,477	$370,944	$620,533	167.3%	$5,337
1XXX E HEINBERG ST	4,967	2020	$1,301,704	$685,446	$616,258	89.9%	$5,300
3XX N 8TH AVE	2,688	2021	$971,013	$370,944	$600,069	161.8%	$5,161
5XX N 20TH AVE	4,413	1955	$1,203,563	$608,994	$594,569	97.6%	$5,113
1XXX E JACKSON ST	4,772	2006	$1,245,722	$658,536	$587,186	89.2%	$5,050
2XXX E GADSDEN ST	3,173	1921	$1,022,060	$437,874	$584,186	133.4%	$5,024

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Escambia County, ZIP 32501. 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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