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 32773 are overassessed?

31.5% of homes in Sanford ZIP 32773 (3,132 of 9,947 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 32773?

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.

Seminole County · Sanford

ZIP 32773 property tax overassessment report

31.5% of homes in Sanford ZIP 32773 (3,132 of 9,947 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,397,102.

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9,947

Homes in ZIP

3,132

Flagged as overassessed

31.5%

$51,869

Avg overage / home

$288,299

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 32773

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 SIPES AVE	7,565	1989	$3,287,794	$1,346,570	$1,941,224	144.2%	$16,695
3XXX MELLONVILLE AVE	6,374	2000	$1,660,871	$1,134,572	$526,299	46.4%	$4,526
1XXX MYRTLE ST	2,092	1975	$893,399	$372,376	$521,023	139.9%	$4,481
3XXX OHIO AVE	6,243	2024	$1,563,917	$1,111,254	$452,663	40.7%	$3,893
1XXX PINE WAY	2,272	1984	$771,269	$404,416	$366,853	90.7%	$3,155
5XXX HESTER AVE	3,013	1987	$879,276	$536,314	$342,962	63.9%	$2,949
2XX S CRYSTAL DR	2,643	1928	$803,844	$470,454	$333,390	70.9%	$2,867
1XX W CRYSTAL DR	2,832	2007	$811,743	$504,096	$307,647	61%	$2,646
2XXX PINE WAY	1,360	1983	$546,635	$242,080	$304,555	125.8%	$2,619
1XXX PALM WAY	1,080	1985	$495,404	$192,240	$303,164	157.7%	$2,607
7XX PINE WAY	2,354	1986	$720,419	$419,012	$301,407	71.9%	$2,592
3XXX SIPES AVE	1,626	1983	$581,832	$289,428	$292,404	101%	$2,515
1XXX RECREATION PT	2,394	2019	$703,705	$426,132	$277,573	65.1%	$2,387
2XX W LAKE MARY BLVD	2,594	1965	$737,654	$461,732	$275,922	59.8%	$2,373
1XX E CRYSTAL VW	2,831	2017	$776,480	$503,918	$272,562	54.1%	$2,344
3XXX EAGLE VIEW CV	552	1971	$364,460	$98,256	$266,204	270.9%	$2,289
5XXX THOMAS STABLE RD	1,066	1958	$444,531	$189,748	$254,783	134.3%	$2,191
3XXX MELLONVILLE AVE	1,033	2020	$432,294	$183,874	$248,420	135.1%	$2,136
4XX W CRYSTAL DR	3,027	2007	$785,392	$538,806	$246,586	45.8%	$2,121
2XXX PINE WAY	2,907	2024	$760,697	$517,446	$243,251	47%	$2,092
3XXX OHIO AVE	1,296	1956	$472,232	$230,688	$241,544	104.7%	$2,077
3XXX OHIO AVE	1,467	1920	$501,511	$261,126	$240,385	92.1%	$2,067
4XXX HALLELUJAH WAY	5,148	2024	$1,151,791	$916,344	$235,447	25.7%	$2,025
4XXX CANYON PT	720	1976	$360,047	$128,160	$231,887	180.9%	$1,994
2XXX RICHMOND AVE	1,060	1999	$416,722	$188,680	$228,042	120.9%	$1,961

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Seminole County, ZIP 32773. 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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