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 32796 are overassessed?

26.4% of homes in Titusville ZIP 32796 (2,178 of 8,243 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 Titusville ZIP 32796?

File Form DR-486 with the Brevard 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 32796 property tax overassessment report

26.4% of homes in Titusville ZIP 32796 (2,178 of 8,243 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,371,190.

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8,243

Homes in ZIP

2,178

Flagged as overassessed

26.4%

$73,205

Avg overage / home

$239,265

Typical value

~$111/sqft

Your Brevard County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32796

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
1 INDIAN RIVER AVE 501	3,961	2007	$1,056,110	$439,671	$616,439	140.2%	$5,301
1 INDIAN RIVER AVE 401	3,961	2007	$1,031,110	$439,671	$591,439	134.5%	$5,086
4XX INDIAN RIVER AVE	8,009	1926	$1,456,180	$888,999	$567,181	63.8%	$4,878
1 INDIAN RIVER AVE 301	3,961	2007	$1,006,110	$439,671	$566,439	128.8%	$4,871
1 INDIAN RIVER AVE 201	3,961	2007	$981,110	$439,671	$541,439	123.1%	$4,656
5XX INDIAN RIVER AVE	8,020	1945	$1,358,790	$890,220	$468,570	52.6%	$4,030
7 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1201	3,570	2005	$845,820	$396,270	$449,550	113.4%	$3,866
7 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1205	3,570	2005	$845,820	$396,270	$449,550	113.4%	$3,866
3 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1201	3,570	2006	$845,820	$396,270	$449,550	113.4%	$3,866
3 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1205	3,570	2006	$845,820	$396,270	$449,550	113.4%	$3,866
3XXX PINETOP BLVD	8,781	1988	$1,421,180	$974,691	$446,489	45.8%	$3,840
5X TERRACE GARDEN AVE 1-4	10,920	1970	$1,656,400	$1,212,120	$444,280	36.7%	$3,821
7 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1202	3,222	2005	$781,610	$357,642	$423,968	118.5%	$3,646
7 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1204	3,222	2005	$781,610	$357,642	$423,968	118.5%	$3,646
3 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1202	3,222	2006	$781,610	$357,642	$423,968	118.5%	$3,646
3 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1204	3,222	2006	$781,610	$357,642	$423,968	118.5%	$3,646
3XXX HIDDEN HILLS DR	4,352	2022	$854,210	$483,072	$371,138	76.8%	$3,192
5 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1201	2,505	2006	$583,550	$278,055	$305,495	109.9%	$2,627
5 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1207	2,507	2006	$583,670	$278,277	$305,393	109.7%	$2,626
5XX INDIAN RIVER AVE	2,848	1944	$589,140	$316,128	$273,012	86.4%	$2,348
1XXX S CARPENTER RD	3,383	2005	$644,090	$375,513	$268,577	71.5%	$2,310
7 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1101	2,505	2005	$543,550	$278,055	$265,495	95.5%	$2,283
5 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1101	2,505	2006	$543,550	$278,055	$265,495	95.5%	$2,283
3 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1101	2,505	2006	$543,550	$278,055	$265,495	95.5%	$2,283
7 INDIAN RIVER AVE 1107	2,507	2005	$543,670	$278,277	$265,393	95.4%	$2,282

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32796. 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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