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 32819 are overassessed?

34.1% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32819 (1,319 of 3,872 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 32819?

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 32819 property tax overassessment report

34.1% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32819 (1,319 of 3,872 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,044,683.

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3,872

Homes in ZIP

1,319

Flagged as overassessed

34.1%

$92,096

Avg overage / home

$478,964

Typical value

~$232/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 32819

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
5XXX BAY SIDE DR	5,227	2019	$3,651,460	$1,212,664	$2,438,796	201.1%	$20,974
9XXX FOXHALL CT	6,355	2006	$2,692,340	$1,474,360	$1,217,980	82.6%	$10,475
9XXX FOXHALL CT	4,697	2009	$2,279,220	$1,089,704	$1,189,516	109.2%	$10,230
9XXX FOXHALL CT	6,446	2006	$2,628,510	$1,495,472	$1,133,038	75.8%	$9,744
9XXX FOXHALL CT	6,203	2005	$2,571,140	$1,439,096	$1,132,044	78.7%	$9,736
9XXX FOXHALL CT	5,093	2005	$2,311,710	$1,181,576	$1,130,134	95.6%	$9,719
9XXX FOXHALL CT	6,331	2004	$2,572,270	$1,468,792	$1,103,478	75.1%	$9,490
5XXX BAY SIDE DR	4,685	2005	$2,179,540	$1,086,920	$1,092,620	100.5%	$9,397
5XXX BAY SIDE DR	6,775	2007	$2,637,140	$1,571,800	$1,065,340	67.8%	$9,162
9XXX FOXHALL CT	6,037	2005	$2,440,580	$1,400,584	$1,039,996	74.3%	$8,944
5XXX BAY SIDE DR	4,382	2009	$2,056,065	$1,016,624	$1,039,441	102.2%	$8,939
5XXX BAY SIDE DR	7,180	2014	$2,677,800	$1,665,760	$1,012,040	60.8%	$8,704
5XXX BAY SIDE DR	4,459	2004	$2,042,710	$1,034,488	$1,008,222	97.5%	$8,671
5XXX BAY SIDE DR	8,338	2007	$2,828,840	$1,934,416	$894,424	46.2%	$7,692
7XXX LAKE MARSHA DR	3,401	2005	$1,436,750	$789,032	$647,718	82.1%	$5,570
5XXX LINCOLN AVE	4,576	1989	$1,631,800	$1,061,632	$570,168	53.7%	$4,903
6XXX LAKE CANE DR	2,271	1966	$896,900	$526,872	$370,028	70.2%	$3,182
8XXX OAK PARK RD	378	1996	$456,220	$87,696	$368,524	420.2%	$3,169
9XXX IVEY HILL CT	2,303	1995	$864,550	$534,296	$330,254	61.8%	$2,840
7XXX GRACE RD	3,580	2019	$1,155,750	$830,560	$325,190	39.2%	$2,797
4XXX LINCOLN AVE	2,341	1984	$864,930	$543,112	$321,818	59.3%	$2,768
8XXX OAKLAND PL	4,828	2018	$1,439,570	$1,120,096	$319,474	28.5%	$2,747
6XXX HIDDEN BEACH CIR	2,906	2000	$958,240	$674,192	$284,048	42.1%	$2,443
6XXX CHERYL ST	1,954	1969	$736,390	$453,328	$283,062	62.4%	$2,434
6XXX VINELAND RD	1,791	1959	$697,600	$415,512	$282,088	67.9%	$2,426

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32819. 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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