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 32832 are overassessed?

18.5% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32832 (1,237 of 6,688 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 32832?

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 32832 property tax overassessment report

18.5% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32832 (1,237 of 6,688 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,367,317.

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6,688

Homes in ZIP

1,237

Flagged as overassessed

18.5%

$128,529

Avg overage / home

$486,814

Typical value

~$205/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 32832

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 SPRITE LN	6,977	2022	$3,302,130	$1,430,285	$1,871,845	130.9%	$16,098
1XXXX SPRITE LN	4,408	2022	$2,709,300	$903,640	$1,805,660	199.8%	$15,529
1XXXX HART BRANCH CIR	5,582	2022	$2,741,500	$1,144,310	$1,597,190	139.6%	$13,736
1XXXX KIRBY SMITH RD	5,679	2009	$2,570,180	$1,164,195	$1,405,985	120.8%	$12,091
1XXXX SPRITE LN	5,848	2023	$2,573,300	$1,198,840	$1,374,460	114.6%	$11,820
1XXXX SPRITE LN	6,933	2023	$2,760,100	$1,421,265	$1,338,835	94.2%	$11,514
1XXXX HART BRANCH CIR	4,800	2012	$2,272,710	$984,000	$1,288,710	131%	$11,083
1XXXX KIRBY SMITH RD	4,195	1985	$2,073,270	$859,975	$1,213,295	141.1%	$10,434
1XXXX KIRBY SMITH RD	4,503	1990	$2,068,970	$923,115	$1,145,855	124.1%	$9,854
1XXXX KIRBY SMITH RD	1,746	2006	$1,501,260	$357,930	$1,143,330	319.4%	$9,833
1XXXX LAGO BELLA DR	6,204	2009	$2,407,300	$1,271,820	$1,135,480	89.3%	$9,765
1XXXX KIRBY SMITH RD	3,665	2001	$1,870,590	$751,325	$1,119,265	149%	$9,626
1XXXX KIRBY SMITH RD	3,576	2020	$1,836,790	$733,080	$1,103,710	150.6%	$9,492
1XXXX SPRITE LN	4,616	2022	$1,981,220	$946,280	$1,034,940	109.4%	$8,900
1XXXX WITTENBERG WAY	5,409	2019	$2,130,030	$1,108,845	$1,021,185	92.1%	$8,782
1XXXX HART BRANCH CIR	5,382	2004	$2,099,680	$1,103,310	$996,370	90.3%	$8,569
1XXXX WITTENBERG WAY	9,551	2009	$2,915,020	$1,957,955	$957,065	48.9%	$8,231
1XXXX LAGO BELLA DR	4,011	2008	$1,775,930	$822,255	$953,675	116%	$8,202
1XXXX SPRITE LN	4,620	2023	$1,842,500	$947,100	$895,400	94.5%	$7,700
1XXXX SPRITE LN	4,470	2022	$1,780,760	$916,350	$864,410	94.3%	$7,434
1XXXX HART BRANCH CIR	6,087	2016	$2,107,480	$1,247,835	$859,645	68.9%	$7,393
1XXXX LAGO BELLA DR	5,280	2013	$1,935,650	$1,082,400	$853,250	78.8%	$7,338
1XXXX KIRBY SMITH RD	8,382	2021	$2,568,440	$1,718,310	$850,130	49.5%	$7,311
1XXXX KIRBY SMITH RD	3,268	1968	$1,515,490	$669,940	$845,550	126.2%	$7,272
1XXXX WITTENBERG WAY	6,134	2021	$2,093,700	$1,257,470	$836,230	66.5%	$7,192

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32832. 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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