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 32908 are overassessed?

12.5% of homes in Palm Bay ZIP 32908 (931 of 7,455 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 Palm Bay ZIP 32908?

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.

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ZIP 32908 property tax overassessment report

12.5% of homes in Palm Bay ZIP 32908 (931 of 7,455 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $357,952.

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7,455

Homes in ZIP

931

Flagged as overassessed

12.5%

$44,707

Avg overage / home

$260,521

Typical value

~$110/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 32908

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
4XX FOUNTAIN ST SW	3,023	2006	$711,210	$332,530	$378,680	113.9%	$3,257
2XXX STILLWATER LAKES DR SW	5,432	2023	$964,880	$597,520	$367,360	61.5%	$3,159
9XX AIS ST SW	2,401	1994	$540,540	$264,110	$276,430	104.7%	$2,377
5XX LANG RD SW	4,354	1996	$751,570	$478,940	$272,630	56.9%	$2,345
8XX HARTSDALE AVE SW	2,040	1985	$494,200	$224,400	$269,800	120.2%	$2,320
2XXX MADDEN AVE SW	5,273	2017	$840,630	$580,030	$260,600	44.9%	$2,241
8XX HARTSDALE AVE SW	4,286	1979	$713,450	$471,460	$241,990	51.3%	$2,081
5XX OCEAN SPRAY ST SW	2,238	1988	$457,840	$246,180	$211,660	86%	$1,820
2XXX STILLWATER LAKES DR SW	4,926	2010	$749,490	$541,860	$207,630	38.3%	$1,786
1XXX GAYNOR DR SW	1,800	2019	$386,550	$198,000	$188,550	95.2%	$1,622
4XX FORREST HILLS ST SW	2,451	2006	$452,030	$269,610	$182,420	67.7%	$1,569
4XX HURLEY BLVD SW	2,283	1992	$420,590	$251,130	$169,460	67.5%	$1,457
1XXX HARPER BLVD SW	3,263	1985	$520,990	$358,930	$162,060	45.2%	$1,394
1XXX HARPER BLVD SW	2,986	1986	$487,150	$328,460	$158,690	48.3%	$1,365
3XX TAUNTON RD SW	2,659	1994	$446,170	$292,490	$153,680	52.5%	$1,322
7XX DE GROODT RD SW	2,517	2002	$416,710	$276,870	$139,840	50.5%	$1,203
1XXX HAMMACHER AVE SW	2,174	1996	$374,890	$239,140	$135,750	56.8%	$1,167
3XX TAUNTON RD SW	1,840	1988	$331,490	$202,400	$129,090	63.8%	$1,110
1XXX HARPER BLVD SW	2,182	1995	$367,760	$240,020	$127,740	53.2%	$1,099
1XX WARE AVE SW	2,806	2023	$436,330	$308,660	$127,670	41.4%	$1,098
1XXX GOULD AVE SW	2,118	1993	$357,330	$232,980	$124,350	53.4%	$1,069
4XX FORT WORTH ST SW	2,651	2006	$415,890	$291,610	$124,280	42.6%	$1,069
8XX TARR AVE SW	1,872	1998	$328,170	$205,920	$122,250	59.4%	$1,051
4XX OLSMAR ST SW	2,372	2004	$382,920	$260,920	$122,000	46.8%	$1,049
1XXX HARVARD ST SW	3,393	2001	$494,300	$373,230	$121,070	32.4%	$1,041

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32908. 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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