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 32808 are overassessed?

27.5% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32808 (2,171 of 7,881 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 32808?

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 32808 property tax overassessment report

27.5% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32808 (2,171 of 7,881 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $752,579.

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7,881

Homes in ZIP

2,171

Flagged as overassessed

27.5%

$40,308

Avg overage / home

$236,827

Typical value

~$159/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 32808

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 HEATHERINGTON RD	2,632	1998	$652,000	$418,488	$233,512	55.8%	$2,008
3XXX NORTH LAKE ORLANDO PKWY	2,545	1981	$576,540	$404,655	$171,885	42.5%	$1,478
3XXX SPLIT WILLOW DR	1,860	1980	$436,040	$295,740	$140,300	47.4%	$1,207
3XXX NORTH LAKE ORLANDO PKWY	1,780	1976	$417,340	$283,020	$134,320	47.5%	$1,155
4XXX E PINE HILL CIR	1,599	1960	$386,180	$254,241	$131,939	51.9%	$1,135
5XXX CONNER TRL	1,860	1981	$426,250	$295,740	$130,510	44.1%	$1,122
3XXX ALISSA CT	1,735	2002	$400,250	$275,865	$124,385	45.1%	$1,070
2XXX DARDANELLE DR	1,175	1959	$301,120	$186,825	$114,295	61.2%	$983
3XXX CASTLE OAK AVE	1,857	1970	$407,610	$295,263	$112,347	38%	$966
4XXX HEATHERINGTON RD	1,872	1952	$409,170	$297,648	$111,522	37.5%	$959
5XXX LEE ANN DR	2,582	2006	$518,580	$410,538	$108,042	26.3%	$929
3XXX HEATHERINGTON RD	1,627	1953	$366,300	$258,693	$107,607	41.6%	$925
3XXX HEATHERINGTON RD	1,667	1952	$371,140	$265,053	$106,087	40%	$912
3XXX NORTH LAKE ORLANDO PKWY	2,702	1981	$533,730	$429,618	$104,112	24.2%	$895
2XXX DARDANELLE DR	1,184	2019	$291,600	$188,256	$103,344	54.9%	$889
4XXX DREXEL AVE	1,066	1969	$272,180	$169,494	$102,686	60.6%	$883
3XXX CROOKED OAK CT	1,752	1969	$381,190	$278,568	$102,622	36.8%	$883
2XXX DARDANELLE DR	1,537	2021	$346,210	$244,383	$101,827	41.7%	$876
3XXX GREENFIELD AVE	1,415	1970	$326,800	$224,985	$101,815	45.3%	$876
6XXX DENSON DR	1,285	2023	$302,900	$204,315	$98,585	48.3%	$848
3XXX SHADER RD	1,402	1928	$321,224	$222,918	$98,306	44.1%	$845
4XXX ARBOR OAKS CT	1,771	2023	$379,700	$281,589	$98,111	34.8%	$844
6XXX PERRINE DR	1,139	1963	$279,110	$181,101	$98,009	54.1%	$843
2XXX GRASSMERE LN	1,424	1961	$323,290	$226,416	$96,874	42.8%	$833
4XXX CHATEAU RD	1,115	1977	$273,960	$177,285	$96,675	54.5%	$831

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32808. 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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