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 32836 are overassessed?

15.9% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32836 (720 of 4,526 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 32836?

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 32836 property tax overassessment report

15.9% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32836 (720 of 4,526 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,870,165.

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4,526

Homes in ZIP

720

Flagged as overassessed

15.9%

$463,528

Avg overage / home

$845,559

Typical value

~$256/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 32836

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 CARTHAY DR	4,444	2016	$4,894,040	$1,137,664	$3,756,376	330.2%	$32,305
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	4,244	2018	$4,823,160	$1,086,464	$3,736,696	343.9%	$32,136
1XXXX COTTRELL WAY	4,948	2017	$4,994,290	$1,266,688	$3,727,602	294.3%	$32,057
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	5,018	2021	$4,981,760	$1,284,608	$3,697,152	287.8%	$31,796
1XXXX LOS FELIZ DR	4,437	2021	$4,784,620	$1,135,872	$3,648,748	321.2%	$31,379
1XXXX LOS FELIZ DR	4,842	2020	$4,880,640	$1,239,552	$3,641,088	293.7%	$31,313
1XXXX CARTHAY DR	4,850	2018	$4,841,800	$1,241,600	$3,600,200	290%	$30,962
1XXXX CARTHAY DR	4,737	2016	$4,804,960	$1,212,672	$3,592,288	296.2%	$30,894
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	4,897	2021	$4,785,660	$1,253,632	$3,532,028	281.7%	$30,375
1XXXX CARTHAY DR	4,649	2018	$4,703,050	$1,190,144	$3,512,906	295.2%	$30,211
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	4,711	2020	$4,706,920	$1,206,016	$3,500,904	290.3%	$30,108
1XXXX CARTHAY DR	4,600	2015	$4,674,860	$1,177,600	$3,497,260	297%	$30,076
1XXXX CARTHAY DR	4,869	2015	$4,734,400	$1,246,464	$3,487,936	279.8%	$29,996
1XXXX CARTHAY DR	4,062	2020	$4,507,160	$1,039,872	$3,467,288	333.4%	$29,819
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	4,587	2019	$4,629,190	$1,174,272	$3,454,918	294.2%	$29,712
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	4,664	2015	$4,644,740	$1,193,984	$3,450,756	289%	$29,677
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	4,601	2019	$4,617,500	$1,177,856	$3,439,644	292%	$29,581
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	4,541	2019	$4,601,470	$1,162,496	$3,438,974	295.8%	$29,575
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	3,920	2016	$4,434,340	$1,003,520	$3,430,820	341.9%	$29,505
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	4,069	2020	$4,455,750	$1,041,664	$3,414,086	327.8%	$29,361
1XXXX MATTRAW PL	3,998	2017	$4,417,490	$1,023,488	$3,394,002	331.6%	$29,188
1XXXX COTTRELL WAY	4,602	2019	$4,552,810	$1,178,112	$3,374,698	286.4%	$29,022
1XXXX CARTHAY DR	4,184	2016	$4,428,910	$1,071,104	$3,357,806	313.5%	$28,877
1XXXX CARTHAY DR	4,329	2017	$4,460,080	$1,108,224	$3,351,856	302.5%	$28,826
1XXXX COTTRELL WAY	4,382	2018	$4,463,260	$1,121,792	$3,341,468	297.9%	$28,737

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32836. 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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