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 32804 are overassessed?

31.7% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32804 (1,803 of 5,679 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 Orlando ZIP 32804?

File Form DR-486 with the Orange 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 32804 property tax overassessment report

31.7% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32804 (1,803 of 5,679 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,983,966.

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5,679

Homes in ZIP

1,803

Flagged as overassessed

31.7%

$127,950

Avg overage / home

$470,628

Typical value

~$271/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32804

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
5XX N IVANHOE BLVD W	3,596	2020	$2,089,010	$974,516	$1,114,494	114.4%	$9,585
4XX N IVANHOE BLVD W	4,993	1930	$2,464,215	$1,353,103	$1,111,112	82.1%	$9,556
1XXX BRYN MAWR ST	4,532	1956	$2,212,717	$1,228,172	$984,545	80.2%	$8,467
1XXX LAKEN COVE LN	5,468	2009	$2,439,760	$1,481,828	$957,932	64.6%	$8,238
1XXX BRYN MAWR ST	4,655	1996	$2,132,850	$1,261,505	$871,345	69.1%	$7,494
7 W NEW HAMPSHIRE ST	3,583	2024	$1,778,300	$970,993	$807,307	83.1%	$6,943
2XXX ARDSLEY DR	5,095	2016	$2,172,327	$1,380,745	$791,582	57.3%	$6,808
2XXX N WESTMORELAND DR	3,605	1997	$1,745,960	$976,955	$769,005	78.7%	$6,613
4XXX TIMBER LN	6,776	2001	$2,584,850	$1,836,296	$748,554	40.8%	$6,438
1XXX ANCHOR CT	3,312	1968	$1,635,475	$897,552	$737,923	82.2%	$6,346
3XXX LAKE SARAH DR	4,314	1966	$1,899,520	$1,169,094	$730,426	62.5%	$6,282
1XXX W PAR ST	925	1946	$975,950	$250,675	$725,275	289.3%	$6,237
2XXX N WESTMORELAND DR	4,518	2011	$1,947,860	$1,224,378	$723,482	59.1%	$6,222
2XXX N WESTMORELAND DR	3,517	2020	$1,669,460	$953,107	$716,353	75.2%	$6,161
2XXX N WESTMORELAND DR	1,975	1957	$1,249,550	$535,225	$714,325	133.5%	$6,143
2X INTERLAKEN RD	3,951	1951	$1,782,510	$1,070,721	$711,789	66.5%	$6,121
4XXX ANCHOR WAY	3,667	2014	$1,702,100	$993,757	$708,343	71.3%	$6,092
5X INTERLAKEN RD	4,876	2024	$2,027,100	$1,321,396	$705,704	53.4%	$6,069
4XXX GRANT BLVD	3,647	2020	$1,691,560	$988,337	$703,223	71.2%	$6,048
3XXX ARDSLEY DR	3,569	2014	$1,669,150	$967,199	$701,951	72.6%	$6,037
3XX N IVANHOE BLVD W	4,842	2007	$2,003,245	$1,312,182	$691,063	52.7%	$5,943
1XXX LAKEN COVE LN	3,877	2005	$1,728,120	$1,050,667	$677,453	64.5%	$5,826
1X INTERLAKEN RD	3,309	1997	$1,564,110	$896,739	$667,371	74.4%	$5,739
1XXX FAIRVIEW SHORES DR	2,506	1958	$1,343,690	$679,126	$664,564	97.9%	$5,715
4 INTERLAKEN RD	4,710	2008	$1,925,170	$1,276,410	$648,760	50.8%	$5,579

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32804. 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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