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 32579 are overassessed?

20.7% of homes in Shalimar ZIP 32579 (888 of 4,285 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 Shalimar ZIP 32579?

File Form DR-486 with the Okaloosa 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 32579 property tax overassessment report

20.7% of homes in Shalimar ZIP 32579 (888 of 4,285 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,905,184.

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4,285

Homes in ZIP

888

Flagged as overassessed

20.7%

$249,474

Avg overage / home

$392,372

Typical value

~$159/sqft

Your Okaloosa County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32579

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
1XX POQUITO RD	13,476	2014	$4,775,613	$2,142,684	$2,632,929	122.9%	$22,643
9XX SARA DR	10,468	1998	$3,717,724	$1,664,412	$2,053,312	123.4%	$17,658
9 BAYSHORE DR	3,516	1969	$1,895,121	$559,044	$1,336,077	239%	$11,490
2XX COUNTRY CLUB RD	10,822	1999	$3,016,673	$1,720,698	$1,295,975	75.3%	$11,145
3XX COUNTRY CLUB RD	6,871	2009	$2,304,443	$1,092,489	$1,211,954	110.9%	$10,423
2XX COUNTRY CLUB RD	8,877	1999	$2,623,185	$1,411,443	$1,211,742	85.9%	$10,421
9 MARLBOROUGH RD	9,327	2014	$2,659,998	$1,482,993	$1,177,005	79.4%	$10,122
2XX COUNTRY CLUB RD	6,460	1994	$2,145,767	$1,027,140	$1,118,627	108.9%	$9,620
2XXX CAYENNE LN	7,193	2024	$2,225,530	$1,143,687	$1,081,843	94.6%	$9,304
9X MEIGS DR	4,698	2005	$1,806,523	$746,982	$1,059,541	141.8%	$9,112
7XX BLVD OF THE CHAMPIONS	6,760	2014	$2,120,163	$1,074,840	$1,045,323	97.3%	$8,990
1XX MEIGS DR	7,415	2017	$2,210,602	$1,178,985	$1,031,617	87.5%	$8,872
8XX CHOCTAW LN	6,114	1994	$1,995,414	$972,126	$1,023,288	105.3%	$8,800
9XX SARA DR	4,943	1990	$1,791,924	$785,937	$1,005,987	128%	$8,651
1X BAYSHORE DR	5,977	1995	$1,915,370	$950,343	$965,027	101.5%	$8,299
7XX CHOCTAW LN	5,460	1993	$1,827,544	$868,140	$959,404	110.5%	$8,251
3X BAYSHORE DR	5,919	1977	$1,892,836	$941,121	$951,715	101.1%	$8,185
9XX SUNSET BAY CT	7,983	2007	$2,195,105	$1,269,297	$925,808	72.9%	$7,962
3X SENNER CT	5,016	2000	$1,711,359	$797,544	$913,815	114.6%	$7,859
1X PARADISE POINT RD	7,446	1972	$2,060,771	$1,183,914	$876,857	74.1%	$7,541
7XX BLVD OF THE CHAMPIONS	7,669	1991	$2,070,841	$1,219,371	$851,470	69.8%	$7,323
8XX CHOCTAW LN	8,452	2024	$2,188,166	$1,343,868	$844,298	62.8%	$7,261
7 BAY COVE LN	7,925	2010	$2,099,017	$1,260,075	$838,942	66.6%	$7,215
1X LONGWOOD DR	4,137	2020	$1,480,849	$657,783	$823,066	125.1%	$7,078
8X MEIGS DR	5,043	1964	$1,609,224	$801,837	$807,387	100.7%	$6,944

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Okaloosa County, ZIP 32579. 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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