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 32533 are overassessed?

28.2% of homes in Cantonment ZIP 32533 (3,510 of 12,428 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 Cantonment ZIP 32533?

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.

Escambia County · Cantonment

ZIP 32533 property tax overassessment report

28.2% of homes in Cantonment ZIP 32533 (3,510 of 12,428 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,144,162.

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12,428

Homes in ZIP

3,510

Flagged as overassessed

28.2%

$71,032

Avg overage / home

$279,981

Typical value

~$119/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 32533

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 S HIGHWAY 97	8,644	2010	$2,319,681	$1,028,636	$1,291,045	125.5%	$11,103
1XXX WEST 9 1/2 MILE RD	10,879	2018	$2,497,663	$1,294,601	$1,203,062	92.9%	$10,346
1XXX W KINGSFIELD RD	8,809	2024	$2,005,692	$1,048,271	$957,421	91.3%	$8,234
3XX GRANDE OAKS BLVD	7,050	2015	$1,481,716	$838,950	$642,766	76.6%	$5,528
1XXX W 9 1/2 MILE RD	5,433	2015	$1,212,688	$646,527	$566,161	87.6%	$4,869
1XXX GREEN HILLS RD	6,761	2017	$1,346,831	$804,559	$542,272	67.4%	$4,664
1XXX W 9 1/2 MILE RD	6,714	2023	$1,339,494	$798,966	$540,528	67.7%	$4,649
5XX BECKS LAKE RD	4,740	2024	$1,078,997	$564,060	$514,937	91.3%	$4,428
2XXX LONGLEAF MILL ST	5,062	2024	$1,093,216	$602,378	$490,838	81.5%	$4,221
6XX TARA RD	6,552	2014	$1,269,761	$779,688	$490,073	62.9%	$4,215
6XX HWY 196	7,342	1991	$1,351,819	$873,698	$478,121	54.7%	$4,112
2XXX SANDICREST DR	4,507	2023	$1,009,664	$536,333	$473,331	88.3%	$4,071
6XX NOWAK RD	6,434	2013	$1,238,753	$765,646	$473,107	61.8%	$4,069
4XXX STEFANI RD	1,580	1976	$653,804	$188,020	$465,784	247.7%	$4,006
3XX GRANDE OAK BLVD	10,049	2015	$1,633,096	$1,195,831	$437,265	36.6%	$3,760
4XXX STEFANI RD	7,159	1997	$1,288,403	$851,921	$436,482	51.2%	$3,754
3XX SWIFT CREEK DR	6,024	2011	$1,151,515	$716,856	$434,659	60.6%	$3,738
2XXX NOLAN FALKNER CT	5,764	2016	$1,105,185	$685,916	$419,269	61.1%	$3,606
2XXX S HIGHWAY 97	11,285	2001	$1,755,463	$1,342,915	$412,548	30.7%	$3,548
4XX CARMODY HILL RD	4,965	2008	$997,472	$590,835	$406,637	68.8%	$3,497
2XXX RISEN DR	4,660	2019	$952,633	$554,540	$398,093	71.8%	$3,424
1XXX W 9 1/2 MILE RD	4,812	2019	$967,927	$572,628	$395,299	69%	$3,400
2XXX NOLAN FALKNER CT	6,191	2023	$1,129,134	$736,729	$392,405	53.3%	$3,375
1XXX S HWY 97	5,622	1996	$1,059,296	$669,018	$390,278	58.3%	$3,356
3XXX HIGHWAY 297A	4,659	2020	$932,284	$554,421	$377,863	68.2%	$3,250

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Escambia County, ZIP 32533. 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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