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 32909 are overassessed?

14.6% of homes in Palm Bay ZIP 32909 (2,671 of 18,334 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 32909?

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 32909 property tax overassessment report

14.6% of homes in Palm Bay ZIP 32909 (2,671 of 18,334 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,287,675.

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18,334

Homes in ZIP

2,671

Flagged as overassessed

14.6%

$56,058

Avg overage / home

$274,574

Typical value

~$116/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 32909

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
2XX DAVIS LN	11,055	2001	$2,187,090	$1,282,380	$904,710	70.5%	$7,781
2XXX TIMBER WOLF TRL	3,132	2000	$819,810	$363,312	$456,498	125.6%	$3,926
9XXX BABCOCK ST	9,831	2007	$1,591,680	$1,140,396	$451,284	39.6%	$3,881
3XX DEER RUN RD	4,487	2007	$951,290	$520,492	$430,798	82.8%	$3,705
2XX DEER RUN RD	5,416	2012	$1,058,450	$628,256	$430,194	68.5%	$3,700
5XX WILLOWBROOK ST	2,500	1991	$700,290	$290,000	$410,290	141.5%	$3,528
1XX CAVALIER ST	4,647	1997	$945,940	$539,052	$406,888	75.5%	$3,499
3XX TROTTERS ST	4,775	2023	$926,350	$553,900	$372,450	67.2%	$3,203
3XX DEER RUN RD	4,367	2016	$869,140	$506,572	$362,568	71.6%	$3,118
9XXX PORK CHOP LN	2,672	2001	$660,670	$309,952	$350,718	113.2%	$3,016
8XXX CANVAS AVE	2,997	2019	$698,130	$347,652	$350,478	100.8%	$3,014
5XX WILLOWBROOK ST	4,376	2005	$857,240	$507,616	$349,624	68.9%	$3,007
3XX BUCKSKIN ST	3,538	2023	$759,310	$410,408	$348,902	85%	$3,001
3XX DEER RUN RD	5,112	2023	$938,620	$592,992	$345,628	58.3%	$2,972
3XX STALLION ST	5,450	2023	$973,640	$632,200	$341,440	54%	$2,936
1XX DEER RUN RD	4,676	2023	$879,940	$542,416	$337,524	62.2%	$2,903
8XXX HORSESHOE AVE	6,577	2023	$1,099,970	$762,932	$337,038	44.2%	$2,899
9 PONY TRL	6,007	2023	$1,032,840	$696,812	$336,028	48.2%	$2,890
6XX GRANT RD	4,359	2017	$839,520	$505,644	$333,876	66%	$2,871
3XX LAKE VIEW LN	3,271	2014	$709,560	$379,436	$330,124	87%	$2,839
8XXX TROUT AVE	5,484	2013	$965,970	$636,144	$329,826	51.8%	$2,837
2XX APPALOOSA ST	4,407	2022	$840,180	$511,212	$328,968	64.4%	$2,829
1XX DEER RUN RD	7,160	2005	$1,147,640	$830,560	$317,080	38.2%	$2,727
1XX CAVALIER ST	4,115	2021	$791,200	$477,340	$313,860	65.8%	$2,699
6XX GRANT RD	3,133	1987	$676,340	$363,428	$312,912	86.1%	$2,691

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32909. 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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