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 32839 are overassessed?

35.2% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32839 (2,394 of 6,794 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 32839?

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 32839 property tax overassessment report

35.2% of homes in Orlando ZIP 32839 (2,394 of 6,794 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,305,946.

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6,794

Homes in ZIP

2,394

Flagged as overassessed

35.2%

$63,431

Avg overage / home

$230,456

Typical value

~$168/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 32839

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
5XXX JESSAMINE LN	10,118	2016	$4,071,030	$1,699,824	$2,371,206	139.5%	$20,392
5XXX CRANES POINT CT	5,349	2008	$1,790,210	$898,632	$891,578	99.2%	$7,668
5XXX CRANES POINT CT	7,092	2000	$1,942,910	$1,191,456	$751,454	63.1%	$6,463
5XXX CRANES POINT CT	4,180	2000	$1,450,170	$702,240	$747,930	106.5%	$6,432
5XXX CRANES POINT CT	5,030	1998	$1,590,745	$845,040	$745,705	88.2%	$6,413
5XXX CRANES POINT CT	5,168	1998	$1,608,380	$868,224	$740,156	85.2%	$6,365
5XXX JESSAMINE LN	4,492	1966	$1,440,260	$754,656	$685,604	90.8%	$5,896
5XXX JESSAMINE LN	5,229	1940	$1,533,470	$878,472	$654,998	74.6%	$5,633
5XXX CRANES POINT CT	3,818	2000	$1,270,020	$641,424	$628,596	98%	$5,406
5XXX JESSAMINE LN	3,350	2003	$1,179,420	$562,800	$616,620	109.6%	$5,303
4XXX PATRICIA ANN CT	2,816	2016	$1,041,690	$473,088	$568,602	120.2%	$4,890
5XXX JESSAMINE LN	4,406	1989	$1,302,210	$740,208	$562,002	75.9%	$4,833
4XXX S JOHN YOUNG PKWY	1,350	1948	$751,112	$226,800	$524,312	231.2%	$4,509
5XXX LAKE JESSAMINE DR	2,589	1953	$894,800	$434,952	$459,848	105.7%	$3,955
5XXX JESSAMINE LN	5,938	1965	$1,452,880	$997,584	$455,296	45.6%	$3,916
4XXX POSADA DR	3,016	2024	$949,280	$506,688	$442,592	87.4%	$3,806
5XXX LAKE JESSAMINE DR	3,908	2017	$1,095,790	$656,544	$439,246	66.9%	$3,778
5XXX JESSAMINE LN	4,249	1953	$1,136,500	$713,832	$422,668	59.2%	$3,635
5XXX LAKE JESSAMINE DR	2,974	2007	$911,950	$499,632	$412,318	82.5%	$3,546
5XXX LAKE JESSAMINE DR	2,976	2019	$886,280	$499,968	$386,312	77.3%	$3,322
3XXX DE KALB DR	3,241	1953	$913,450	$544,488	$368,962	67.8%	$3,173
5XXX STRATEMEYER DR	2,551	1990	$787,150	$428,568	$358,582	83.7%	$3,084
5XXX OAK TERRACE DR	3,146	2010	$883,310	$528,528	$354,782	67.1%	$3,051
5XXX STRATEMEYER DR	2,320	1988	$739,800	$389,760	$350,040	89.8%	$3,010
5XXX OAK TERRACE DR	2,730	2012	$802,570	$458,640	$343,930	75%	$2,958

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 32839. 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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