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 32828 are overassessed?

15.8% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32828 (835 of 5,284 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 32828?

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 32828 property tax overassessment report

15.8% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32828 (835 of 5,284 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $356,859.

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5,284

Homes in ZIP

835

Flagged as overassessed

15.8%

$49,695

Avg overage / home

$466,535

Typical value

~$203/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 32828

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
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	3,456	2005	$883,100	$701,568	$181,532	25.9%	$1,561
3XXX MORELYN CREST CIR	3,951	2002	$972,853	$802,053	$170,800	21.3%	$1,469
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	2,819	2004	$700,180	$572,257	$127,923	22.4%	$1,100
2XXX FLOWERING DOGWOOD DR	2,500	2003	$631,610	$507,500	$124,110	24.5%	$1,067
2XXX SIWARD AVE	1,360	2002	$386,240	$276,080	$110,160	39.9%	$947
2XXX FLOWERING DOGWOOD DR	2,998	2004	$718,690	$608,594	$110,096	18.1%	$947
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	2,582	2005	$632,010	$524,146	$107,864	20.6%	$928
2XXX HEATHWOOD CIR	1,379	1999	$385,250	$279,937	$105,313	37.6%	$906
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	3,882	2014	$888,700	$788,046	$100,654	12.8%	$866
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	3,341	2005	$776,530	$678,223	$98,307	14.5%	$845
2XXX HILLSHIRE DR	1,250	2002	$347,830	$253,750	$94,080	37.1%	$809
2XXX FLOWERING DOGWOOD DR	2,684	2004	$638,130	$544,852	$93,278	17.1%	$802
2XXX FLOWERING DOGWOOD DR	2,804	2004	$662,190	$569,212	$92,978	16.3%	$800
2XXX SIWARD AVE	1,260	2001	$348,300	$255,780	$92,520	36.2%	$796
2XXX HILLSHIRE DR	1,241	2001	$343,260	$251,923	$91,337	36.3%	$785
1XXXX CHICORA CROSSING BLVD	3,561	2001	$813,120	$722,883	$90,237	12.5%	$776
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	1,616	2005	$417,030	$328,048	$88,982	27.1%	$765
2XXX CORBYTON CT	2,340	2003	$563,710	$475,020	$88,690	18.7%	$763
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	2,451	2005	$583,750	$497,553	$86,197	17.3%	$741
2XXX FLOWERING DOGWOOD DR	3,186	2004	$731,600	$646,758	$84,842	13.1%	$730
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	2,991	2005	$691,895	$607,173	$84,722	14%	$729
3XXX BLAZING STAR DR	2,005	2000	$491,670	$407,015	$84,655	20.8%	$728
1XXX SAFFRON PLUM LN	1,544	2005	$397,860	$313,432	$84,428	26.9%	$726
1XXXX TANJA KING BLVD	1,889	2005	$467,330	$383,467	$83,863	21.9%	$721
2XXX RAINBOW SPRINGS LN	2,705	2002	$632,730	$549,115	$83,615	15.2%	$719

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32828. 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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