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 32505 are overassessed?

31.4% of homes in Pensacola ZIP 32505 (2,765 of 8,807 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 32505?

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 32505 property tax overassessment report

31.4% of homes in Pensacola ZIP 32505 (2,765 of 8,807 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,099,110.

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8,807

Homes in ZIP

2,765

Flagged as overassessed

31.4%

$46,222

Avg overage / home

$145,036

Typical value

~$92/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 32505

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
7XXX WYMART RD	9,157	1980	$1,396,834	$842,444	$554,390	65.8%	$4,768
3XXX LIANA LN	8,825	2006	$1,178,903	$811,900	$367,003	45.2%	$3,156
3XXX IDLEWOOD DR	3,948	1975	$728,768	$363,216	$365,552	100.6%	$3,144
3XXX BRIAR CLIFF DR	5,399	2006	$847,796	$496,708	$351,088	70.7%	$3,019
1XXX AMOS CIR	4,334	2006	$732,703	$398,728	$333,975	83.8%	$2,872
3XXX MARCUS POINTE BLVD	4,780	1999	$764,477	$439,760	$324,717	73.8%	$2,793
3XXX LUKE ST	5,050	2023	$788,166	$464,600	$323,566	69.6%	$2,783
2XXX OAK POINTE DR	3,175	2024	$607,325	$292,100	$315,225	107.9%	$2,711
3XXX IDLEWOOD DR	3,471	2023	$625,921	$319,332	$306,589	96%	$2,637
2XXX HESPERIA WAY	4,184	2004	$686,235	$384,928	$301,307	78.3%	$2,591
3XXX BAYOU DR	3,429	2023	$601,040	$315,468	$285,572	90.5%	$2,456
2XXX W BELMONT ST	12,775	2003	$1,459,255	$1,175,300	$283,955	24.2%	$2,442
6XXX FOREST GREEN RD	4,851	1992	$722,963	$446,292	$276,671	62%	$2,379
3XXX HIGH POINTE PL	5,976	1994	$825,972	$549,792	$276,180	50.2%	$2,375
3XXX MARCUS POINTE BLVD	4,016	2023	$631,889	$369,472	$262,417	71%	$2,257
3XXX BRIAR CLIFF DR	3,705	2006	$591,223	$340,860	$250,363	73.5%	$2,153
3XXX MARCUS POINTE BLVD	5,594	1995	$761,232	$514,648	$246,584	47.9%	$2,121
2XXX IDLEWOOD DR	3,746	1967	$588,273	$344,632	$243,641	70.7%	$2,095
6XXX FOREST GREEN RD	5,437	1994	$743,110	$500,204	$242,906	48.6%	$2,089
1XXX DOGWOOD PL	728	2023	$303,703	$66,976	$236,727	353.5%	$2,036
3XXX IDLEWOOD DR	2,167	1945	$430,963	$199,364	$231,599	116.2%	$1,992
3XXX LAKE POINTE CIR	3,601	2017	$555,594	$331,292	$224,302	67.7%	$1,929
2XXX HESPERIA WAY	3,308	2018	$528,396	$304,336	$224,060	73.6%	$1,927
3XXX MARCUS POINTE BLVD	3,988	2019	$586,725	$366,896	$219,829	59.9%	$1,891
3XXX MARCUS POINTE BLVD	4,564	2002	$638,612	$419,888	$218,724	52.1%	$1,881

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Escambia County, ZIP 32505. 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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