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 32779 are overassessed?

19.4% of homes in Longwood ZIP 32779 (2,042 of 10,513 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 Longwood ZIP 32779?

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 32779 property tax overassessment report

19.4% of homes in Longwood ZIP 32779 (2,042 of 10,513 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,053,177.

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10,513

Homes in ZIP

2,042

Flagged as overassessed

19.4%

$230,803

Avg overage / home

$548,873

Typical value

~$205/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 32779

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
2XXX JENNIFER HOPE BLVD	6,232	1996	$3,400,872	$1,277,560	$2,123,312	166.2%	$18,260
3XXX RICE LAKE LOOP	13,970	2015	$4,857,831	$2,863,850	$1,993,981	69.6%	$17,148
2XXX PENINSULAR CT	14,091	2008	$4,807,842	$2,888,655	$1,919,187	66.4%	$16,505
3XXX RICE LAKE LOOP	11,037	2008	$4,047,274	$2,262,585	$1,784,689	78.9%	$15,348
3XXX LEGACY HILLS CT	10,684	2002	$3,941,825	$2,190,220	$1,751,605	80%	$15,064
3XXX TALA LOOP	9,705	2020	$3,713,956	$1,989,525	$1,724,431	86.7%	$14,830
3XXX RICE LAKE LOOP	11,190	2008	$3,981,750	$2,293,950	$1,687,800	73.6%	$14,515
3XXX RICE LAKE LOOP	10,698	2008	$3,877,774	$2,193,090	$1,684,684	76.8%	$14,488
1XXX N CLASSIC CT	8,455	2003	$3,410,597	$1,733,275	$1,677,322	96.8%	$14,425
8XX BRANTLEY DR	5,435	1998	$2,668,726	$1,114,175	$1,554,551	139.5%	$13,369
1XXX N CLASSIC CT	4,008	1984	$2,300,214	$821,640	$1,478,574	180%	$12,716
5XX BLUE LAKE DR	5,344	2001	$2,539,457	$1,095,520	$1,443,937	131.8%	$12,418
9XX LAKE FRONT LN	3,746	1990	$2,205,360	$767,930	$1,437,430	187.2%	$12,362
2XXX ALAQUA DR	9,737	2000	$3,341,875	$1,996,085	$1,345,790	67.4%	$11,574
3XXX RICE LAKE LOOP	6,847	2017	$2,669,773	$1,403,635	$1,266,138	90.2%	$10,889
3XXX RICE LAKE LOOP	6,934	2011	$2,639,985	$1,421,470	$1,218,515	85.7%	$10,479
1XX BRANTLEY HALL LN	6,088	1974	$2,361,932	$1,248,040	$1,113,892	89.3%	$9,579
1XX BLUE LAKE CT	8,844	1981	$2,910,592	$1,813,020	$1,097,572	60.5%	$9,439
1XX LAKE BRANTLEY TER	5,289	2011	$2,167,092	$1,084,245	$1,082,847	99.9%	$9,312
2XXX ALAQUA LAKES BLVD	14,521	2007	$4,038,908	$2,976,805	$1,062,103	35.7%	$9,134
1XXX HICKORY DR	4,206	1975	$1,907,274	$862,230	$1,045,044	121.2%	$8,987
2XXX ALAQUA DR	7,871	2001	$2,657,599	$1,613,555	$1,044,044	64.7%	$8,979
2XXX JENNIFER HOPE BLVD	4,016	2007	$1,857,121	$823,280	$1,033,841	125.6%	$8,891
4XX BLUE LAKE DR	4,655	1981	$1,983,017	$954,275	$1,028,742	107.8%	$8,847
4XX SWEETWATER CLUB BLVD	10,793	2012	$3,241,283	$2,212,565	$1,028,718	46.5%	$8,847

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Seminole County, ZIP 32779. 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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