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 32825 are overassessed?

18.4% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32825 (831 of 4,525 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 32825?

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 32825 property tax overassessment report

18.4% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32825 (831 of 4,525 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $430,744.

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4,525

Homes in ZIP

831

Flagged as overassessed

18.4%

$60,273

Avg overage / home

$427,359

Typical value

~$201/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 32825

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
1XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	4,331	2019	$1,582,130	$870,531	$711,599	81.7%	$6,120
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	5,178	2010	$1,640,432	$1,040,778	$599,654	57.6%	$5,157
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	5,506	2019	$1,700,020	$1,106,706	$593,314	53.6%	$5,103
1XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	4,281	2018	$1,368,300	$860,481	$507,819	59%	$4,367
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	2,664	1977	$999,170	$535,464	$463,706	86.6%	$3,988
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	3,802	1994	$1,178,960	$764,202	$414,758	54.3%	$3,567
8XXX CHICKASAW FARMS LN	5,478	2024	$1,498,500	$1,101,078	$397,422	36.1%	$3,418
1XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	3,834	2014	$1,148,050	$770,634	$377,416	49%	$3,246
1XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	6,015	2021	$1,549,920	$1,209,015	$340,905	28.2%	$2,932
1XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	5,326	2015	$1,409,130	$1,070,526	$338,604	31.6%	$2,912
2XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	3,715	2008	$1,078,730	$746,715	$332,015	44.5%	$2,855
2XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	4,738	2015	$1,274,930	$952,338	$322,592	33.9%	$2,774
1XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	3,989	2017	$1,123,470	$801,789	$321,681	40.1%	$2,766
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	6,107	2008	$1,510,220	$1,227,507	$282,713	23%	$2,431
1XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	4,149	2008	$1,115,360	$833,949	$281,411	33.7%	$2,420
1XXX RANCH ESTATE DR	4,442	2015	$1,170,040	$892,842	$277,198	31%	$2,384
8XXX CHICKASAW FARMS LN	3,487	1981	$975,420	$700,887	$274,533	39.2%	$2,361
9XXX BERRY DEASE RD	2,723	1983	$821,058	$547,323	$273,735	50%	$2,354
8XXX CHICKASAW FARMS LN	3,622	1982	$976,170	$728,022	$248,148	34.1%	$2,134
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	5,376	2005	$1,326,000	$1,080,576	$245,424	22.7%	$2,111
8XXX CHICKASAW FARMS LN	4,687	2003	$1,183,800	$942,087	$241,713	25.7%	$2,079
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	3,519	1977	$911,760	$707,319	$204,441	28.9%	$1,758
8XXX CHICKASAW FARMS LN	2,880	1981	$781,910	$578,880	$203,030	35.1%	$1,746
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	2,820	2006	$767,852	$566,820	$201,032	35.5%	$1,729
1XXX S CHICKASAW TRL	4,052	2005	$1,014,430	$814,452	$199,978	24.6%	$1,720

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32825. 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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