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 32712 are overassessed?

22.8% of homes in Apopka ZIP 32712 (1,982 of 8,676 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 32712?

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 32712 property tax overassessment report

22.8% of homes in Apopka ZIP 32712 (1,982 of 8,676 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,317,009.

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8,676

Homes in ZIP

1,982

Flagged as overassessed

22.8%

$77,266

Avg overage / home

$376,899

Typical value

~$187/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 32712

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 ONDICH RD	624	1999	$1,874,050	$116,688	$1,757,362	1506%	$15,113
4XXX CHANDLER RD	8,331	1956	$3,253,038	$1,557,897	$1,695,141	108.8%	$14,578
4XXX SADLER RD	3,505	1976	$2,106,399	$655,435	$1,450,964	221.4%	$12,478
4XXX SADLER RD	3,510	2007	$1,625,755	$656,370	$969,385	147.7%	$8,337
2XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	6,326	2018	$1,941,720	$1,182,962	$758,758	64.1%	$6,525
4XXX ROUND LAKE RD	1,792	2019	$1,083,780	$335,104	$748,676	223.4%	$6,439
5XXX EFFIE DR	1,196	1999	$921,610	$223,652	$697,958	312.1%	$6,002
1XXX PLYMOUTH SORRENTO RD	1,645	1994	$992,730	$307,615	$685,115	222.7%	$5,892
2XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	6,024	2004	$1,769,440	$1,126,488	$642,952	57.1%	$5,529
2XXX APPY LN	4,381	2021	$1,450,300	$819,247	$631,053	77%	$5,427
5XXX ROUND LAKE RD	6,196	2006	$1,773,950	$1,158,652	$615,298	53.1%	$5,292
2XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	5,660	2013	$1,600,170	$1,058,420	$541,750	51.2%	$4,659
3XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	5,790	2003	$1,615,320	$1,082,730	$532,590	49.2%	$4,580
3XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	8,075	2007	$2,020,208	$1,510,025	$510,183	33.8%	$4,388
5XXX ROUND LAKE RD	1,800	1994	$810,905	$336,600	$474,305	140.9%	$4,079
3XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	5,019	2006	$1,409,090	$938,553	$470,537	50.1%	$4,047
6XXX PLYMOUTH SORRENTO RD	1,661	1975	$775,090	$310,607	$464,483	149.5%	$3,995
2XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	6,393	2008	$1,648,090	$1,195,491	$452,599	37.9%	$3,892
2XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	6,859	2007	$1,724,420	$1,282,633	$441,787	34.4%	$3,799
1XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	5,568	2003	$1,479,040	$1,041,216	$437,824	42%	$3,765
4XXX W KELLY PARK RD	1,332	1980	$676,239	$249,084	$427,155	171.5%	$3,674
2XXX APPY LN	6,059	1950	$1,556,500	$1,133,033	$423,467	37.4%	$3,642
2XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	5,362	2008	$1,415,160	$1,002,694	$412,466	41.1%	$3,547
1XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	3,700	2006	$1,101,900	$691,900	$410,000	59.3%	$3,526
4XX KENTUCKY BLUE CIR	5,973	2004	$1,524,485	$1,116,951	$407,534	36.5%	$3,505

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32712. 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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