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 32812 are overassessed?

27.9% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32812 (2,306 of 8,274 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 32812?

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 32812 property tax overassessment report

27.9% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32812 (2,306 of 8,274 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,351,141.

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8,274

Homes in ZIP

2,306

Flagged as overassessed

27.9%

$68,131

Avg overage / home

$331,807

Typical value

~$208/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 32812

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 GATLIN AVE	5,229	1956	$1,928,800	$1,087,632	$841,168	77.3%	$7,234
4XXX CONWAY PLACE CIR	3,908	2000	$1,531,630	$812,864	$718,766	88.4%	$6,181
4XXX CONWAY PLACE CIR	2,999	1990	$1,283,590	$623,792	$659,798	105.8%	$5,674
4XXX CONWAY PLACE CIR	3,082	1989	$1,283,810	$641,056	$642,754	100.3%	$5,528
3XXX GATLIN AVE	4,538	2020	$1,582,920	$943,904	$639,016	67.7%	$5,496
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,376	1978	$1,114,020	$494,208	$619,812	125.4%	$5,330
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,142	1979	$1,043,730	$445,536	$598,194	134.3%	$5,144
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,354	1977	$1,073,490	$489,632	$583,858	119.2%	$5,021
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,703	1976	$1,134,400	$562,224	$572,176	101.8%	$4,921
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,668	1978	$1,118,920	$554,944	$563,976	101.6%	$4,850
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,645	1986	$1,092,160	$550,160	$542,000	98.5%	$4,661
3XXX CULLEN LAKE SHORE DR	3,524	2004	$1,274,510	$732,992	$541,518	73.9%	$4,657
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,264	1977	$1,008,160	$470,912	$537,248	114.1%	$4,620
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,741	1978	$1,104,270	$570,128	$534,142	93.7%	$4,594
3XXX CULLEN LAKE SHORE DR	3,521	1963	$1,256,010	$732,368	$523,642	71.5%	$4,503
3XXX CULLEN LAKE SHORE DR	2,105	1964	$958,790	$437,840	$520,950	119%	$4,480
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	3,066	1978	$1,158,580	$637,728	$520,852	81.7%	$4,479
3XXX CULLEN LAKE SHORE DR	2,401	1972	$1,006,190	$499,408	$506,782	101.5%	$4,358
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	3,362	1976	$1,204,870	$699,296	$505,574	72.3%	$4,348
3XXX CULLEN LAKE SHORE DR	2,536	1966	$1,030,110	$527,488	$502,622	95.3%	$4,323
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,915	1977	$1,107,300	$606,320	$500,980	82.6%	$4,308
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	3,155	1978	$1,154,280	$656,240	$498,040	75.9%	$4,283
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	3,197	1978	$1,155,840	$664,976	$490,864	73.8%	$4,221
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	3,218	1977	$1,158,720	$669,344	$489,376	73.1%	$4,209
4XXX TIDEWATER DR	2,200	1969	$946,190	$457,600	$488,590	106.8%	$4,202

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32812. 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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