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 32535 are overassessed?

36.6% of homes in Century ZIP 32535 (468 of 1,280 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 Century ZIP 32535?

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 32535 property tax overassessment report

36.6% of homes in Century ZIP 32535 (468 of 1,280 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $262,409.

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1,280

Homes in ZIP

468

Flagged as overassessed

36.6%

$65,198

Avg overage / home

$172,714

Typical value

~$90/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 32535

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
4XXX HIGHWAY 4-A	7,047	1900	$1,287,312	$634,230	$653,082	103%	$5,617
3XXX AMERSON DR	7,224	2010	$1,090,964	$650,160	$440,804	67.8%	$3,791
3XXX HANKS RD	4,591	2019	$841,975	$413,190	$428,785	103.8%	$3,688
3XXX W HWY 4	4,149	2016	$783,191	$373,410	$409,781	109.7%	$3,524
9XXX WAWBEEK RD	5,776	2004	$889,901	$519,840	$370,061	71.2%	$3,183
4XXX HWY 168	4,066	2022	$725,637	$365,940	$359,697	98.3%	$3,093
4XXX SANDY HOLLOW RD	3,752	2024	$692,052	$337,680	$354,372	104.9%	$3,048
1XXX W HWY 4	5,705	2004	$852,849	$513,450	$339,399	66.1%	$2,919
5XXX W HIGHWAY 4	3,635	2022	$665,981	$327,150	$338,831	103.6%	$2,914
7XXX N PINE BARREN RD	2,264	2007	$527,102	$203,760	$323,342	158.7%	$2,781
5XXX SANDY HOLLOW RD	5,711	2008	$808,116	$513,990	$294,126	57.2%	$2,529
5XXX STILL RD	3,182	2023	$554,410	$286,380	$268,030	93.6%	$2,305
7XXX JERKINS RD	3,219	2021	$537,506	$289,710	$247,796	85.5%	$2,131
2XXX COX RD	2,407	1970	$427,229	$216,630	$210,599	97.2%	$1,811
5XX FANNIE RD	4,035	2001	$573,373	$363,150	$210,223	57.9%	$1,808
6XXX W HWY 4	1,726	2023	$363,081	$155,340	$207,741	133.7%	$1,787
2XXX W HWY 4	2,546	2022	$436,840	$229,140	$207,700	90.6%	$1,786
6XXX GREENLAND RD	3,754	2017	$538,377	$337,860	$200,517	59.3%	$1,724
6XXX MCELHANEY RD	3,569	2017	$519,874	$321,210	$198,664	61.8%	$1,709
5XXX W HIGHWAY 4	2,465	2022	$416,504	$221,850	$194,654	87.7%	$1,674
4XXX GOBBLER RD	3,061	2020	$459,949	$275,490	$184,459	67%	$1,586
7XXX STUCKEY RD	2,860	2008	$439,716	$257,400	$182,316	70.8%	$1,568
7XX CAMPBELL RD	7,777	1987	$880,042	$699,930	$180,112	25.7%	$1,549
2XXX HIGHWAY 4-A	4,703	1946	$595,745	$423,270	$172,475	40.7%	$1,483
1XXX BUCK SMITH RD	1,538	2023	$302,856	$138,420	$164,436	118.8%	$1,414

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Escambia County, ZIP 32535. 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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