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 32806 are overassessed?

28.1% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32806 (2,212 of 7,861 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 32806?

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 32806 property tax overassessment report

28.1% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32806 (2,212 of 7,861 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,049,586.

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7,861

Homes in ZIP

2,212

Flagged as overassessed

28.1%

$107,741

Avg overage / home

$416,214

Typical value

~$240/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 32806

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
4XXX WATERFRONT PKWY	3,666	2022	$2,254,340	$879,840	$1,374,500	156.2%	$11,821
1XXX WATERWITCH DR	3,980	1998	$1,821,320	$955,200	$866,120	90.7%	$7,449
1XXX WATERWITCH DR	5,127	1952	$2,040,770	$1,230,480	$810,290	65.9%	$6,968
1XXX GATLIN AVE	4,311	1938	$1,782,660	$1,034,640	$748,020	72.3%	$6,433
4XXX MURRAY LEE LN	5,121	2014	$1,968,900	$1,229,040	$739,860	60.2%	$6,363
1XXX WATERWITCH DR	5,769	1963	$2,093,180	$1,384,560	$708,620	51.2%	$6,094
3XXX BAYVIEW DR	4,232	1940	$1,708,120	$1,015,680	$692,440	68.2%	$5,955
2XXX S OSCEOLA AVE	4,014	2017	$1,652,260	$963,360	$688,900	71.5%	$5,925
1XXX WATERWITCH DR	3,570	1955	$1,544,480	$856,800	$687,680	80.3%	$5,914
4XXX WATERFRONT PKWY	2,203	1960	$1,173,160	$528,720	$644,440	121.9%	$5,542
3XXX CARLA ST	6,580	2023	$2,215,200	$1,579,200	$636,000	40.3%	$5,470
1XXX WATERWITCH DR	5,120	2016	$1,862,700	$1,228,800	$633,900	51.6%	$5,452
3XXX CARLA ST	2,454	1936	$1,209,560	$588,960	$620,600	105.4%	$5,337
6XX E MILLER ST	4,960	2023	$1,782,101	$1,190,400	$591,701	49.7%	$5,089
6XX GATLIN AVE	3,880	2022	$1,514,020	$931,200	$582,820	62.6%	$5,012
1XXX WATERWITCH DR	2,720	2018	$1,227,200	$652,800	$574,400	88%	$4,940
4XXX WATERFRONT PKWY	1,537	1958	$941,440	$368,880	$572,560	155.2%	$4,924
4XXX LAKE GATLIN WOODS CT	2,872	1978	$1,252,850	$689,280	$563,570	81.8%	$4,847
4XXX WATERFRONT PKWY	3,147	1971	$1,316,960	$755,280	$561,680	74.4%	$4,830
4XXX WATERWITCH POINT DR	3,519	1997	$1,405,400	$844,560	$560,840	66.4%	$4,823
3XXX CARLA ST	3,533	1994	$1,401,040	$847,920	$553,120	65.2%	$4,757
4XXX WATERWITCH POINT DR	3,044	1998	$1,279,460	$730,560	$548,900	75.1%	$4,721
4XXX WATERWITCH POINT DR	3,419	1997	$1,363,800	$820,560	$543,240	66.2%	$4,672
1XXX WATERWITCH DR	1,416	2023	$882,000	$339,840	$542,160	159.5%	$4,663
6XX GATLIN AVE	5,188	2011	$1,780,995	$1,245,120	$535,875	43%	$4,609

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32806. 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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