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 32817 are overassessed?

19.1% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32817 (1,613 of 8,427 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 32817?

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 32817 property tax overassessment report

19.1% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32817 (1,613 of 8,427 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,126,791.

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8,427

Homes in ZIP

1,613

Flagged as overassessed

19.1%

$81,229

Avg overage / home

$381,010

Typical value

~$214/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 32817

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 BIBB LN	4,401	1972	$2,486,640	$941,814	$1,544,826	164%	$13,286
8XXX AMBER OAK CT	5,831	1986	$2,387,650	$1,247,834	$1,139,816	91.3%	$9,802
8XXX AMBER OAK CT	5,460	1992	$1,916,190	$1,168,440	$747,750	64%	$6,431
4XXX THORNLEA RD	3,957	2015	$1,583,870	$846,798	$737,072	87%	$6,339
4XXX SHORECREST DR	2,320	1953	$1,151,480	$496,480	$655,000	131.9%	$5,633
4XXX NORTH LANDMARK DR	2,870	1982	$1,257,460	$614,180	$643,280	104.7%	$5,532
1XXXX KOI RD	3,771	2015	$1,384,690	$806,994	$577,696	71.6%	$4,968
9XXX LAKE BURKETT DR	2,719	1994	$1,111,505	$581,866	$529,639	91%	$4,555
5XXX ROCKING HORSE RD	2,550	1999	$1,063,386	$545,700	$517,686	94.9%	$4,452
4XXX EAST LN	3,177	2004	$1,196,860	$679,878	$516,982	76%	$4,446
4XXX NORTH LANDMARK DR	2,699	1991	$1,093,620	$577,586	$516,034	89.3%	$4,438
5XXX ROCKING HORSE RD	3,792	2015	$1,318,595	$811,488	$507,107	62.5%	$4,361
8XXX HARBOR VIEW DR	4,471	1992	$1,456,950	$956,794	$500,156	52.3%	$4,301
1XXXX BUCK RD	2,784	1987	$1,062,132	$595,776	$466,356	78.3%	$4,011
4XXX THORNLEA RD	5,248	2006	$1,572,880	$1,123,072	$449,808	40.1%	$3,868
3XXX STERLING LN	4,978	2021	$1,480,930	$1,065,292	$415,638	39%	$3,574
4XXX THORNLEA RD	6,811	2018	$1,873,100	$1,457,554	$415,546	28.5%	$3,574
8XXX UNIVERSITY BLVD	5,958	2021	$1,690,337	$1,275,012	$415,325	32.6%	$3,572
4XXX THORNLEA RD	4,791	2007	$1,435,740	$1,025,274	$410,466	40%	$3,530
4XXX WINBROOK LN	2,350	1988	$900,180	$502,900	$397,280	79%	$3,417
5XXX N DEAN RD	1,730	2019	$764,820	$370,220	$394,600	106.6%	$3,394
4XXX LONSDALE CIR	2,792	1993	$981,200	$597,488	$383,712	64.2%	$3,300
4XXX WINBROOK LN	2,781	1982	$972,300	$595,134	$377,166	63.4%	$3,244
4XXX EAST LN	4,818	2005	$1,402,830	$1,031,052	$371,778	36.1%	$3,197
4XXX PIERMONT CT	1,961	1984	$790,370	$419,654	$370,716	88.3%	$3,188

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32817. 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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