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 32835 are overassessed?

30% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32835 (1,893 of 6,312 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 32835?

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 32835 property tax overassessment report

30% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32835 (1,893 of 6,312 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,115,145.

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6,312

Homes in ZIP

1,893

Flagged as overassessed

30%

$129,924

Avg overage / home

$374,652

Typical value

~$183/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 32835

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 BLUE QUAIL LN	3,493	2019	$1,306,770	$639,219	$667,551	104.4%	$5,741
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,067	2019	$1,349,930	$744,261	$605,669	81.4%	$5,209
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,113	2020	$1,492,060	$935,679	$556,381	59.5%	$4,785
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,963	2020	$1,461,290	$908,229	$553,061	60.9%	$4,756
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,963	2018	$1,445,620	$908,229	$537,391	59.2%	$4,622
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,535	2016	$1,363,230	$829,905	$533,325	64.3%	$4,587
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,098	2016	$1,258,710	$749,934	$508,776	67.8%	$4,375
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,963	2019	$1,409,420	$908,229	$501,191	55.2%	$4,310
4XXX S HIAWASSEE RD	2,490	1981	$952,300	$455,670	$496,630	109%	$4,271
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,448	2019	$1,490,120	$996,984	$493,136	49.5%	$4,241
2XXX TURNING HICKORY CT	4,788	2016	$1,368,460	$876,204	$492,256	56.2%	$4,233
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,064	2020	$1,417,760	$926,712	$491,048	53%	$4,223
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,448	2019	$1,484,320	$996,984	$487,336	48.9%	$4,191
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,461	2015	$1,303,150	$816,363	$486,787	59.6%	$4,186
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	3,493	2020	$1,123,950	$639,219	$484,731	75.8%	$4,169
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,448	2019	$1,476,820	$996,984	$479,836	48.1%	$4,127
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,448	2019	$1,472,010	$996,984	$475,026	47.6%	$4,085
2XXX TURNING HICKORY CT	5,812	2016	$1,534,170	$1,063,596	$470,574	44.2%	$4,047
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,549	2019	$1,483,620	$1,015,467	$468,153	46.1%	$4,026
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,742	2016	$1,331,620	$867,786	$463,834	53.5%	$3,989
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	3,493	2019	$1,097,570	$639,219	$458,351	71.7%	$3,942
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	3,501	2015	$1,096,700	$640,683	$456,017	71.2%	$3,922
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	4,991	2020	$1,368,090	$913,353	$454,737	49.8%	$3,911
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,549	2018	$1,465,350	$1,015,467	$449,883	44.3%	$3,869
7XXX BLUE QUAIL LN	5,549	2019	$1,464,270	$1,015,467	$448,803	44.2%	$3,860

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32835. 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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