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 32571 are overassessed?

25.3% of homes in Pace ZIP 32571 (3,503 of 13,844 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 Pace ZIP 32571?

File Form DR-486 with the Santa Rosa 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 32571 property tax overassessment report

25.3% of homes in Pace ZIP 32571 (3,503 of 13,844 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,950,115.

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13,844

Homes in ZIP

3,503

Flagged as overassessed

25.3%

$64,732

Avg overage / home

$260,640

Typical value

~$111/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32571

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
5XXX HWY 90	1,867	1983	$1,008,745	$207,237	$801,508	386.8%	$6,893
4XXX SANFORD ST	3,228	1974	$1,123,091	$358,308	$764,783	213.4%	$6,577
5XXX CHUMUCKLA HWY	3,496	1997	$1,093,850	$388,056	$705,794	181.9%	$6,070
3XXX OAK TREE LN	2,222	1980	$826,261	$246,642	$579,619	235%	$4,985
5XXX MOSSY CREEK LN	6,745	2017	$1,260,479	$748,695	$511,784	68.4%	$4,401
5XXX W SPENCER FIELD RD	1,321	1950	$614,979	$146,631	$468,348	319.4%	$4,028
3XXX SONYA ST	5,741	2012	$1,089,346	$637,251	$452,095	70.9%	$3,888
5XXX HWY 90	1,250	1958	$580,921	$138,750	$442,171	318.7%	$3,803
7XXX HIDDEN FOREST TRL	5,587	2021	$1,054,049	$620,157	$433,892	70%	$3,731
2XXX WALLACE LAKE RD	3,952	2022	$869,933	$438,672	$431,261	98.3%	$3,709
2XXX WINDING BROOK WAY	5,587	2020	$1,048,164	$620,157	$428,007	69%	$3,681
6XXX DRAYTON HILL WAY	7,449	2023	$1,247,956	$826,839	$421,117	50.9%	$3,622
5XXX HWY 90	2,223	1960	$642,571	$246,753	$395,818	160.4%	$3,404
6XXX GENERALS LN	3,793	2022	$799,012	$421,023	$377,989	89.8%	$3,251
2XXX DIAMOND CREEK DR	5,360	2020	$968,959	$594,960	$373,999	62.9%	$3,216
8XXX BYROM CAMPBELL RD	2,822	1988	$675,957	$313,242	$362,715	115.8%	$3,119
9XXX CHUMUCKLA HWY	10,808	2020	$1,558,960	$1,199,688	$359,272	29.9%	$3,090
3XXX BOBBY JONES DR	3,953	1998	$783,572	$438,783	$344,789	78.6%	$2,965
5XXX GUERNSEY MEADOWS LN	5,521	2017	$949,422	$612,831	$336,591	54.9%	$2,895
4XXX CARLYN DR	6,432	2011	$1,043,088	$713,952	$329,136	46.1%	$2,831
3XXX CICALEE LN	3,998	2020	$772,023	$443,778	$328,245	74%	$2,823
5XXX TAMARACK DR	5,064	2006	$884,188	$562,104	$322,084	57.3%	$2,770
5XXX OAKMONT DR	6,226	1992	$1,006,997	$691,086	$315,911	45.7%	$2,717
3XXX DIAMOND CREEK DR	3,924	2024	$746,462	$435,564	$310,898	71.4%	$2,674
5XXX GUERNSEY RD	768	1976	$386,931	$85,248	$301,683	353.9%	$2,594

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Santa Rosa County, ZIP 32571. 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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