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 32821 are overassessed?

18.6% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32821 (561 of 3,021 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 32821?

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 32821 property tax overassessment report

18.6% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32821 (561 of 3,021 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $582,187.

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3,021

Homes in ZIP

561

Flagged as overassessed

18.6%

$120,671

Avg overage / home

$339,772

Typical value

~$204/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 32821

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 LAKE WILLIS DR	7,866	2014	$3,386,100	$1,604,664	$1,781,436	111%	$15,320
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	3,971	1992	$1,581,380	$810,084	$771,296	95.2%	$6,633
1XXXX WESTWOOD BLVD	2,031	1957	$1,158,540	$414,324	$744,216	179.6%	$6,400
1XXXX LAKE WILLIS DR	3,528	1989	$1,440,840	$719,712	$721,128	100.2%	$6,202
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	6,731	2007	$2,080,510	$1,373,124	$707,386	51.5%	$6,084
1XXXX LAKE WILLIS DR	3,900	1990	$1,502,195	$795,600	$706,595	88.8%	$6,077
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	6,454	2008	$1,991,450	$1,316,616	$674,834	51.3%	$5,804
1XXXX LAKE WILLIS DR	3,004	1996	$1,247,150	$612,816	$634,334	103.5%	$5,455
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	3,800	2019	$1,367,110	$775,200	$591,910	76.4%	$5,090
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	4,252	2011	$1,453,400	$867,408	$585,992	67.6%	$5,040
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	4,287	1995	$1,394,010	$874,548	$519,462	59.4%	$4,467
1XXXX WESTWOOD BLVD	1,535	1963	$766,950	$313,140	$453,810	144.9%	$3,903
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	4,630	2019	$1,398,150	$944,520	$453,630	48%	$3,901
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	3,407	2018	$1,132,560	$695,028	$437,532	63%	$3,763
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	1,786	1959	$765,120	$364,344	$400,776	110%	$3,447
7XXX LAKE WILLIS DR	2,545	1974	$901,420	$519,180	$382,240	73.6%	$3,287
5XXX HIGH SEAS DR	2,920	2023	$976,600	$595,680	$380,920	63.9%	$3,276
5XXX HIGH SEAS DR	2,920	2023	$974,900	$595,680	$379,220	63.7%	$3,261
5XXX HIGH SEAS DR	2,920	2023	$974,900	$595,680	$379,220	63.7%	$3,261
6XXX HIGH SEAS DR	2,914	2023	$973,100	$594,456	$378,644	63.7%	$3,256
5XXX HIGH SEAS DR	2,920	2023	$960,000	$595,680	$364,320	61.2%	$3,133
1XXXX VOYAGER WAY	2,997	2023	$972,300	$611,388	$360,912	59%	$3,104
6XXX SAND SKIPPER RD	4,003	2023	$1,159,600	$816,612	$342,988	42%	$2,950
5XXX HIGH SEAS DR	3,266	2023	$1,006,100	$666,264	$339,836	51%	$2,923
5XXX HIGH SEAS DR	2,866	2024	$922,200	$584,664	$337,536	57.7%	$2,903

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32821. 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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