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 32818 are overassessed?

22.8% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32818 (1,521 of 6,669 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 32818?

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 32818 property tax overassessment report

22.8% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32818 (1,521 of 6,669 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $540,467.

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6,669

Homes in ZIP

1,521

Flagged as overassessed

22.8%

$41,318

Avg overage / home

$288,428

Typical value

~$172/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 32818

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
7XXX SAWMILL BLVD	14,921	2001	$3,216,226	$2,566,412	$649,814	25.3%	$5,588
4XXX N APOPKA VINELAND RD	2,605	1987	$788,080	$448,060	$340,020	75.9%	$2,924
8XXX SILVER STAR RD	4,020	1924	$1,023,800	$691,440	$332,360	48.1%	$2,858
4XXX DORWOOD DR	1,943	1986	$615,095	$334,196	$280,899	84.1%	$2,416
5XXX N APOPKA VINELAND RD	1,856	1973	$591,595	$319,232	$272,363	85.3%	$2,342
5XXX N APOPKA VINELAND RD	2,068	1997	$605,610	$355,696	$249,914	70.3%	$2,149
7XXX KIMBRO LN	1,932	1986	$571,190	$332,304	$238,886	71.9%	$2,054
8XXX A D MIMS RD	2,360	1985	$626,910	$405,920	$220,990	54.4%	$1,901
7XXX SULLY DR	2,310	1966	$605,070	$397,320	$207,750	52.3%	$1,787
8XXX A D MIMS RD	1,900	1984	$516,980	$326,800	$190,180	58.2%	$1,636
7XXX KIMBRO LN	2,803	2006	$662,850	$482,116	$180,734	37.5%	$1,554
2XXX RED GATE RD	1,955	1947	$516,260	$336,260	$180,000	53.5%	$1,548
3XXX N APOPKA VINELAND RD	2,158	1957	$542,720	$371,176	$171,544	46.2%	$1,475
8XXX LAKE LUCY DR	2,375	1971	$576,460	$408,500	$167,960	41.1%	$1,444
3XXX N APOPKA VINELAND RD	2,496	1989	$596,676	$429,312	$167,364	39%	$1,439
8XXX A D MIMS RD	1,422	1970	$392,727	$244,584	$148,143	60.6%	$1,274
4XXX DORWOOD DR	1,344	1984	$375,780	$231,168	$144,612	62.6%	$1,244
3XXX LAKE STANLEY RD	2,103	2024	$505,600	$361,716	$143,884	39.8%	$1,237
4XXX DORWOOD DR	2,057	2003	$486,867	$353,804	$133,063	37.6%	$1,144
2XXX ASHVILLE ST	1,977	2020	$470,580	$340,044	$130,536	38.4%	$1,123
7XXX KIMBRO LN	1,998	1986	$469,000	$343,656	$125,344	36.5%	$1,078
8XXX PARK HIGHLAND DR	1,580	2023	$395,900	$271,760	$124,140	45.7%	$1,068
4XXX N APOPKA VINELAND RD	1,312	1959	$349,585	$225,664	$123,921	54.9%	$1,066
4XXX N HIAWASSEE RD	2,784	1982	$600,638	$478,848	$121,790	25.4%	$1,047
8XXX A D MIMS RD	2,796	1972	$601,494	$480,912	$120,582	25.1%	$1,037

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32818. 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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