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 32771 are overassessed?

32.2% of homes in Sanford ZIP 32771 (6,000 of 18,622 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 Sanford ZIP 32771?

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 32771 property tax overassessment report

32.2% of homes in Sanford ZIP 32771 (6,000 of 18,622 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $5,430,541.

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18,622

Homes in ZIP

6,000

Flagged as overassessed

32.2%

$105,243

Avg overage / home

$363,979

Typical value

~$178/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 32771

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
9XX LAKE MARKHAM RD	6,558	2024	$3,086,737	$1,167,324	$1,919,413	164.4%	$16,507
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	9,239	2006	$3,287,184	$1,644,542	$1,642,642	99.9%	$14,127
8XX LAKE MARKHAM RD	2,931	1983	$2,057,289	$521,718	$1,535,571	294.3%	$13,206
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM RD	5,019	2006	$2,271,573	$893,382	$1,378,191	154.3%	$11,852
6XXX FEATHER LN	7,037	2018	$2,610,477	$1,252,586	$1,357,891	108.4%	$11,678
6XXX SYLVAN WOODS DR	7,630	2002	$2,685,699	$1,358,140	$1,327,559	97.7%	$11,417
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	8,733	2018	$2,873,163	$1,554,474	$1,318,689	84.8%	$11,341
6XXX SYLVAN WOODS DR	5,159	1997	$2,197,411	$918,302	$1,279,109	139.3%	$11,000
7XXX VIA BONITA	4,875	1975	$2,031,823	$867,750	$1,164,073	134.1%	$10,011
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	7,128	2002	$2,363,253	$1,268,784	$1,094,469	86.3%	$9,412
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	9,308	2011	$2,729,971	$1,656,824	$1,073,147	64.8%	$9,229
6XX SYLVAN RESERVE CV	5,250	1998	$2,002,830	$934,500	$1,068,330	114.3%	$9,188
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	7,052	2024	$2,317,810	$1,255,256	$1,062,554	84.6%	$9,138
7XXX S SYLVAN LAKE DR	5,142	2020	$1,872,344	$915,276	$957,068	104.6%	$8,231
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	6,143	2007	$2,035,464	$1,093,454	$942,010	86.1%	$8,101
6XXX S SYLVAN LAKE DR	5,553	2014	$1,915,212	$988,434	$926,778	93.8%	$7,970
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	6,768	2005	$2,112,142	$1,204,704	$907,438	75.3%	$7,804
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	4,400	2005	$1,672,831	$783,200	$889,631	113.6%	$7,651
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	5,742	2005	$1,907,406	$1,022,076	$885,330	86.6%	$7,614
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	6,163	2002	$1,967,995	$1,097,014	$870,981	79.4%	$7,490
6XX SYLVAN RESERVE CV	4,194	2013	$1,603,767	$746,532	$857,235	114.8%	$7,372
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM RD	4,046	2018	$1,570,744	$720,188	$850,556	118.1%	$7,315
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	6,711	2000	$2,031,794	$1,194,558	$837,236	70.1%	$7,200
1XXX LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRL	5,973	2001	$1,898,774	$1,063,194	$835,580	78.6%	$7,186
6XXX SYLVAN WOODS DR	4,520	1998	$1,638,979	$804,560	$834,419	103.7%	$7,176

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Seminole County, ZIP 32771. 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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