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 32901 are overassessed?

25.1% of homes in Melbourne ZIP 32901 (1,979 of 7,879 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 Melbourne ZIP 32901?

File Form DR-486 with the Brevard 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.

Brevard County · Melbourne

ZIP 32901 property tax overassessment report

25.1% of homes in Melbourne ZIP 32901 (1,979 of 7,879 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,356,192.

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7,879

Homes in ZIP

1,979

Flagged as overassessed

25.1%

$79,685

Avg overage / home

$245,054

Typical value

~$124/sqft

Your Brevard County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32901

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
1XXX ELIZABETH ST	20,128	1964	$3,484,840	$2,495,872	$988,968	39.6%	$8,505
2XXX FRONT ST 401	4,030	2006	$1,486,590	$499,720	$986,870	197.5%	$8,487
2XXX FRONT ST 400	4,104	2006	$1,470,750	$508,896	$961,854	189%	$8,272
2XXX FRONT ST 301	4,030	2006	$1,426,590	$499,720	$926,870	185.5%	$7,971
2XXX FRONT ST 300	4,104	2006	$1,415,520	$508,896	$906,624	178.2%	$7,797
2XXX FRONT ST 201	4,030	2006	$1,361,820	$499,720	$862,100	172.5%	$7,414
1XXX S HARBOR CITY BLVD 1001	4,428	2021	$1,404,430	$549,072	$855,358	155.8%	$7,356
1XXX S HARBOR CITY BLVD 1002	4,428	2021	$1,404,430	$549,072	$855,358	155.8%	$7,356
1XXX S HARBOR CITY BLVD 1001	4,428	2022	$1,404,430	$549,072	$855,358	155.8%	$7,356
1XXX S HARBOR CITY BLVD 1002	4,428	2022	$1,404,430	$549,072	$855,358	155.8%	$7,356
2XXX FRONT ST 200	4,104	2006	$1,355,520	$508,896	$846,624	166.4%	$7,281
3XX E MELBOURNE AVE	5,917	2002	$1,452,490	$733,708	$718,782	98%	$6,182
2XX CADE AVE	3,620	1982	$1,073,720	$448,880	$624,840	139.2%	$5,374
6XX E MELBOURNE AVE	2,970	1927	$886,930	$368,280	$518,650	140.8%	$4,460
1XX W SEMINOLE AVE	16,384	1964	$2,541,080	$2,031,616	$509,464	25.1%	$4,381
1XXX RIVER DR	8,997	1928	$1,622,870	$1,115,628	$507,242	45.5%	$4,362
5XX E MELBOURNE AVE	4,544	1999	$1,039,440	$563,456	$475,984	84.5%	$4,093
4XX ROXY AVE	4,307	2024	$989,620	$534,068	$455,552	85.3%	$3,918
4XX E MELBOURNE AVE	5,281	2000	$1,103,220	$654,844	$448,376	68.5%	$3,856
2XX E MELBOURNE AVE	3,025	2020	$800,110	$375,100	$425,010	113.3%	$3,655
4XX ROXY AVE	4,388	2020	$968,790	$544,112	$424,678	78%	$3,652
2XXX LEWIS ST	3,025	1993	$794,930	$375,100	$419,830	111.9%	$3,611
1XXX S HARBOR CITY BLVD 901	2,345	2021	$692,690	$290,780	$401,910	138.2%	$3,456
1XXX S HARBOR CITY BLVD 904	2,345	2021	$692,690	$290,780	$401,910	138.2%	$3,456
1XXX S HARBOR CITY BLVD 901	2,345	2022	$692,690	$290,780	$401,910	138.2%	$3,456

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32901. 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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