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 32726 are overassessed?

31.3% of homes in Eustis ZIP 32726 (2,397 of 7,666 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 Eustis ZIP 32726?

File Form DR-486 with the Lake 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 32726 property tax overassessment report

31.3% of homes in Eustis ZIP 32726 (2,397 of 7,666 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,722,483.

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7,666

Homes in ZIP

2,397

Flagged as overassessed

31.3%

$83,558

Avg overage / home

$268,381

Typical value

~$160/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 32726

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
3XX W ATWATER AVE	1,360	1981	$3,752,859	$217,600	$3,535,259	1624.7%	$30,403
1XXX MC DONALD AVE	6,240	1971	$4,496,327	$998,400	$3,497,927	350.4%	$30,082
6XX MT HOMER RD	4,608	1982	$2,910,251	$737,280	$2,172,971	294.7%	$18,688
1XXX WALL ST	3,712	1984	$2,741,899	$593,920	$2,147,979	361.7%	$18,473
2XXX RULEME ST	9,935	1972	$3,242,233	$1,589,600	$1,652,633	104%	$14,213
2XXX KURT ST	4,108	1980	$2,175,745	$657,280	$1,518,465	231%	$13,059
2XXX ABRAMS RD	3,718	2006	$2,094,221	$594,880	$1,499,341	252%	$12,894
2XXX WAYCROSS AVE	5,541	2017	$2,197,979	$886,560	$1,311,419	147.9%	$11,278
2XXX ABRAMS RD	6,010	2004	$1,888,141	$961,600	$926,541	96.4%	$7,968
3XXXX N COUNTY ROAD 44A	8,316	1998	$2,202,087	$1,330,560	$871,527	65.5%	$7,495
2XXX RULEME ST	642	1983	$934,209	$102,720	$831,489	809.5%	$7,151
1XX GLOVER ST	2,041	1979	$1,084,084	$326,560	$757,524	232%	$6,515
4XXXX SWIFT RD	1,624	1976	$996,979	$259,840	$737,139	283.7%	$6,339
1XXX N COUNTY ROAD 19A	8,148	1997	$2,030,472	$1,303,680	$726,792	55.7%	$6,250
2XX TEMPLE CIR	2,178	1989	$990,808	$348,480	$642,328	184.3%	$5,524
2XXXX CHATAUQUA ST	1,620	1977	$896,979	$259,200	$637,779	246.1%	$5,485
3XXX WAYCROSS AVE	4,251	2017	$1,309,024	$680,160	$628,864	92.5%	$5,408
1XXX N COUNTY ROAD 19A	1,929	1995	$898,443	$308,640	$589,803	191.1%	$5,072
2XXX ABRAMS RD	374	1952	$645,587	$59,840	$585,747	978.9%	$5,037
2XXX ABRAMS RD	6,194	2014	$1,558,448	$991,040	$567,408	57.3%	$4,880
3XXXX KENNY TRL	1,599	2022	$806,507	$255,840	$550,667	215.2%	$4,736
8XX MT HOMER RD	2,239	1989	$907,149	$358,240	$548,909	153.2%	$4,721
2XXXX LAKE SENECA RD	5,791	2019	$1,449,759	$926,560	$523,199	56.5%	$4,500
3XXXX GREEN FOREST DR	4,526	2007	$1,246,865	$724,160	$522,705	72.2%	$4,495
1XXX LAKE TERRACE DR	2,878	1990	$972,569	$460,480	$512,089	111.2%	$4,404

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 32726. 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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