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 32583 are overassessed?

31.8% of homes in Milton ZIP 32583 (2,638 of 8,286 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 Milton ZIP 32583?

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 32583 property tax overassessment report

31.8% of homes in Milton ZIP 32583 (2,638 of 8,286 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,453,625.

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8,286

Homes in ZIP

2,638

Flagged as overassessed

31.8%

$64,074

Avg overage / home

$228,454

Typical value

~$109/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 32583

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 PETERSEN POINT RD	5,290	2021	$1,994,116	$576,610	$1,417,506	245.8%	$12,191
3XXX WARD BASIN RD	5,822	2021	$1,537,197	$634,598	$902,599	142.2%	$7,762
7XXX BAYSHORE DR	5,187	2006	$1,269,983	$565,383	$704,600	124.6%	$6,060
8XXX HWY 87 S	2,109	1962	$887,747	$229,881	$657,866	286.2%	$5,658
3XXX ROBINSON POINT RD	7,197	1980	$1,436,934	$784,473	$652,461	83.2%	$5,611
4XXX CASEY JONES LOOP	3,230	2015	$953,065	$352,070	$600,995	170.7%	$5,169
7XXX OLD BAY POINTE RD	6,787	2022	$1,325,768	$739,783	$585,985	79.2%	$5,039
4XX S GARCON POINT RD	4,705	2022	$1,094,328	$512,845	$581,483	113.4%	$5,001
8XX DOLPHIN RD	4,732	2022	$1,095,902	$515,788	$580,114	112.5%	$4,989
7XXX SAN RAMON DR	5,127	2007	$1,136,977	$558,843	$578,134	103.5%	$4,972
7XXX SAN RAMON DR	6,517	2001	$1,272,163	$710,353	$561,810	79.1%	$4,832
7XXX PETERSEN POINT RD	5,175	1994	$1,101,335	$564,075	$537,260	95.2%	$4,620
4XX S GARCON POINT RD	2,726	2014	$827,826	$297,134	$530,692	178.6%	$4,564
3XXX DEEP WATER CIR	3,807	2007	$921,403	$414,963	$506,440	122%	$4,355
3XX S GARCON POINT RD	3,764	2021	$902,168	$410,276	$491,892	119.9%	$4,230
3XXX WARD BASIN RD	2,273	1942	$734,081	$247,757	$486,324	196.3%	$4,182
2XXX EVENTIDE RD	3,041	2002	$792,864	$331,469	$461,395	139.2%	$3,968
7XX MIKE GIBSON LN	3,237	2012	$798,927	$352,833	$446,094	126.4%	$3,836
7XXX PETERSEN POINT RD	4,765	1996	$963,106	$519,385	$443,721	85.4%	$3,816
3XXX ROBINSON POINT RD	3,575	2001	$828,954	$389,675	$439,279	112.7%	$3,778
1XXX SAINT MARY'S BAY DR	5,467	1991	$1,032,839	$595,903	$436,936	73.3%	$3,758
4XXX BAYSIDE DR	4,721	1994	$949,770	$514,589	$435,181	84.6%	$3,743
5XXX MICHAEL DR	1,576	2022	$606,261	$171,784	$434,477	252.9%	$3,737
9XX DOLPHIN RD	2,996	1979	$751,969	$326,564	$425,405	130.3%	$3,658
3XXX PLANTATION COVE CT	4,320	2018	$890,561	$470,880	$419,681	89.1%	$3,609

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Santa Rosa County, ZIP 32583. 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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