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 32708 are overassessed?

21.3% of homes in Winter Springs ZIP 32708 (3,327 of 15,584 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 Winter Springs ZIP 32708?

File Form DR-486 with the Seminole 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 32708 property tax overassessment report

21.3% of homes in Winter Springs ZIP 32708 (3,327 of 15,584 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,467,044.

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15,584

Homes in ZIP

3,327

Flagged as overassessed

21.3%

$86,223

Avg overage / home

$409,890

Typical value

~$206/sqft

Your Seminole County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32708

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 E LAKE DR	8,062	2015	$3,841,576	$1,660,772	$2,180,804	131.3%	$18,755
4XXX E LAKE DR	6,716	2010	$2,768,707	$1,383,496	$1,385,211	100.1%	$11,913
4XXX E LAKE DR	7,358	2011	$2,814,820	$1,515,748	$1,299,072	85.7%	$11,172
4XXX E LAKE DR	4,389	1980	$2,139,819	$904,134	$1,235,685	136.7%	$10,627
1XXX TUSCA TRL	6,165	1988	$2,479,938	$1,269,990	$1,209,948	95.3%	$10,406
1XXX QUEEN ANNE CT	6,252	2014	$2,434,048	$1,287,912	$1,146,136	89%	$9,857
4XXX E LAKE DR	4,769	2007	$2,106,442	$982,414	$1,124,028	114.4%	$9,667
4XXX E LAKE DR	7,611	2006	$2,675,368	$1,567,866	$1,107,502	70.6%	$9,525
1XXX TUSCA TRL	3,506	1971	$1,796,896	$722,236	$1,074,660	148.8%	$9,242
1XXX TUSCA TRL	6,405	1972	$2,394,035	$1,319,430	$1,074,605	81.4%	$9,242
4XXX E LAKE DR	8,027	1986	$2,723,775	$1,653,562	$1,070,213	64.7%	$9,204
1XXX TUSCA TRL	7,091	1968	$2,463,029	$1,460,746	$1,002,283	68.6%	$8,620
4XXX E LAKE DR	4,611	1993	$1,942,654	$949,866	$992,788	104.5%	$8,538
1XXX TUSCA TRL	6,764	2006	$2,372,796	$1,393,384	$979,412	70.3%	$8,423
4XXX TUSKABAY CT	4,446	1985	$1,872,977	$915,876	$957,101	104.5%	$8,231
4XXX E LAKE DR	5,028	1995	$1,947,113	$1,035,768	$911,345	88%	$7,838
2XXX STURBRIDGE CT	5,794	2007	$2,100,647	$1,193,564	$907,083	76%	$7,801
4XXX E LAKE DR	4,710	1979	$1,871,039	$970,260	$900,779	92.8%	$7,747
7XX MARDUN LN	4,352	2018	$1,786,942	$896,512	$890,430	99.3%	$7,658
4XXX W DANBY CT	4,941	1991	$1,906,112	$1,017,846	$888,266	87.3%	$7,639
8XX WINDCREST PL	4,644	1999	$1,836,273	$956,664	$879,609	91.9%	$7,565
9XX TUSKAWILLA TRL	5,767	1976	$2,032,968	$1,188,002	$844,966	71.1%	$7,267
1XXX TUSCA TRL	5,220	1973	$1,913,883	$1,075,320	$838,563	78%	$7,212
2XXX STURBRIDGE CT	5,103	2004	$1,887,362	$1,051,218	$836,144	79.5%	$7,191
4XXX E LAKE DR	5,011	1997	$1,857,220	$1,032,266	$824,954	79.9%	$7,095

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Seminole County, ZIP 32708. 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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