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 32837 are overassessed?

21.7% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32837 (845 of 3,902 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 32837?

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 32837 property tax overassessment report

21.7% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32837 (845 of 3,902 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $298,515.

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3,902

Homes in ZIP

845

Flagged as overassessed

21.7%

$41,078

Avg overage / home

$294,573

Typical value

~$210/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 32837

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 RAMBLEWOOD RD	1,798	2009	$499,870	$377,580	$122,290	32.4%	$1,052
2XXX WHISPERING MAPLE DR	1,560	1985	$426,490	$327,600	$98,890	30.2%	$850
1XXXX ARIES DR	1,298	1979	$369,600	$272,580	$97,020	35.6%	$834
1XXXX CRANBOURNE DR	1,334	1993	$374,520	$280,140	$94,380	33.7%	$812
2XXX WHISPERING MAPLE DR	1,514	1985	$412,080	$317,940	$94,140	29.6%	$810
1XXXX FRUBISHER CT	1,488	1992	$406,510	$312,480	$94,030	30.1%	$809
1XXX SPREAKLEY CT	1,219	1992	$348,280	$255,990	$92,290	36.1%	$794
2XXX BRIANA CT	1,318	1986	$368,990	$276,780	$92,210	33.3%	$793
1XXXX ATLIN DR	1,018	1989	$304,790	$213,780	$91,010	42.6%	$783
1XXXX BINGHAM CT	1,119	1982	$325,320	$234,990	$90,330	38.4%	$777
1XXXX PURPLE LILAC CIR	1,178	1995	$336,540	$247,380	$89,160	36%	$767
2XXX SAPIER CT	1,137	1998	$325,160	$238,770	$86,390	36.2%	$743
1XXXX HAYMARKET CT	1,311	1977	$361,440	$275,310	$86,130	31.3%	$741
2XXX FAWN PL	1,244	1978	$347,120	$261,240	$85,880	32.9%	$739
1XXXX BROAD OAK CT	1,011	1992	$298,110	$212,310	$85,800	40.4%	$738
1XXXX ATLIN DR	1,085	1989	$313,150	$227,850	$85,300	37.4%	$734
2XXX OPILANA ST	1,085	1989	$312,150	$227,850	$84,300	37%	$725
1XXXX WHISPERING TREE AVE	1,730	1986	$446,830	$363,300	$83,530	23%	$718
1XXXX VEGA CT	1,305	1986	$357,200	$274,050	$83,150	30.3%	$715
3XXX BURLINGTON DR	1,031	1985	$299,090	$216,510	$82,580	38.1%	$710
3XXX CARTHAGE CT	1,200	1981	$334,470	$252,000	$82,470	32.7%	$709
1XXXX CREDO CT	1,490	1979	$395,150	$312,900	$82,250	26.3%	$707
3XXX WOODRUFF DR	1,238	1986	$340,600	$259,980	$80,620	31%	$693
1XXXX DARLINGTON DR	1,288	1981	$350,790	$270,480	$80,310	29.7%	$691
1XXXX ASHBORO DR	1,160	1980	$323,200	$243,600	$79,600	32.7%	$685

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32837. 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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