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 32703 are overassessed?

36.2% of homes in Apopka ZIP 32703 (3,162 of 8,728 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 Apopka ZIP 32703?

File Form DR-486 with the Orange 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 32703 property tax overassessment report

36.2% of homes in Apopka ZIP 32703 (3,162 of 8,728 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,430,030.

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8,728

Homes in ZIP

3,162

Flagged as overassessed

36.2%

$52,588

Avg overage / home

$305,216

Typical value

~$173/sqft

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TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32703

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
3XXX HOGSHEAD RD	696	1973	$2,436,518	$120,408	$2,316,110	1923.6%	$19,919
1XXX BOY SCOUT RD	2,478	1950	$1,251,276	$428,694	$822,582	191.9%	$7,074
1XXXX LAKE MEADOW RD	3,751	1995	$1,301,729	$648,923	$652,806	100.6%	$5,614
1XXX VOTAW RD	1,128	1970	$592,280	$195,144	$397,136	203.5%	$3,415
5XXX INGRAM RD	6,448	2019	$1,473,210	$1,115,504	$357,706	32.1%	$3,076
2XXX ORANGEHURST ST	2,082	1983	$689,620	$360,186	$329,434	91.5%	$2,833
2XXX VOTAW RD	2,562	2020	$770,490	$443,226	$327,264	73.8%	$2,814
1XXX KILMER LN	3,016	2020	$831,280	$521,768	$309,512	59.3%	$2,662
1XXX KILMER LN	3,549	1985	$919,511	$613,977	$305,534	49.8%	$2,628
8XX VOTAW RD	2,045	1996	$638,820	$353,785	$285,035	80.6%	$2,451
1XXX SHEELER AVE	1,606	2012	$553,630	$277,838	$275,792	99.3%	$2,372
1XXX SHEELER AVE	1,695	1967	$556,140	$293,235	$262,905	89.7%	$2,261
5XX E 11TH ST	1,663	2024	$540,800	$287,699	$253,101	88%	$2,177
2XXX ORANGEHURST ST	2,436	1974	$674,020	$421,428	$252,592	59.9%	$2,172
1XX S WEKIWA SPRINGS RD	1,878	1962	$552,900	$324,894	$228,006	70.2%	$1,961
7XX PIEDMONT WEKIWA RD	1,092	1948	$416,560	$188,916	$227,644	120.5%	$1,958
8XX E ORANGE ST	1,330	1980	$450,520	$230,090	$220,430	95.8%	$1,896
1XX ILLINOIS AVE	3,445	2011	$798,460	$595,985	$202,475	34%	$1,741
1XXX INDEPENDENCE RD	2,696	2020	$660,670	$466,408	$194,262	41.7%	$1,671
2XXX BOY SCOUT RD	1,881	1973	$517,480	$325,413	$192,067	59%	$1,652
2XXX PETERSON RD	2,907	2020	$691,084	$502,911	$188,173	37.4%	$1,618
1XXX VOTAW RD	7,497	2020	$1,483,070	$1,296,981	$186,089	14.3%	$1,600
1XX S WEKIWA SPRINGS RD	4,004	1959	$876,491	$692,692	$183,799	26.5%	$1,581
1XXX HIGHLAND ACRES DR	2,792	1985	$666,705	$483,016	$183,689	38%	$1,580
9XX E LISA LN	1,444	1965	$428,330	$249,812	$178,518	71.5%	$1,535

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32703. 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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