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 32926 are overassessed?

31% of homes in Cocoa ZIP 32926 (2,945 of 9,501 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 Cocoa ZIP 32926?

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 · Cocoa

ZIP 32926 property tax overassessment report

31% of homes in Cocoa ZIP 32926 (2,945 of 9,501 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,706,532.

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9,501

Homes in ZIP

2,945

Flagged as overassessed

31%

$67,380

Avg overage / home

$258,487

Typical value

~$121/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 32926

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
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	6,675	2007	$1,440,140	$807,675	$632,465	78.3%	$5,439
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	2,883	1969	$972,370	$348,843	$623,527	178.7%	$5,362
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,460	2022	$1,157,280	$539,660	$617,620	114.4%	$5,312
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,964	1997	$1,215,920	$600,644	$615,276	102.4%	$5,291
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,766	2004	$1,145,580	$576,686	$568,894	98.6%	$4,892
2XXX PLUCKEBAUM RD	2,756	1991	$896,630	$333,476	$563,154	168.9%	$4,843
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	1,548	1914	$734,620	$187,308	$547,312	292.2%	$4,707
8XX CLIFTON'S COVE CT	3,355	2023	$919,590	$405,955	$513,635	126.5%	$4,417
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	7,048	1988	$1,349,360	$852,808	$496,552	58.2%	$4,270
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	5,274	2000	$1,129,800	$638,154	$491,646	77%	$4,228
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	7,148	2007	$1,328,540	$864,908	$463,632	53.6%	$3,987
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,197	1920	$955,940	$507,837	$448,103	88.2%	$3,854
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,499	2020	$969,700	$544,379	$425,321	78.1%	$3,658
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	3,543	2018	$852,690	$428,703	$423,987	98.9%	$3,646
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	3,645	1930	$852,270	$441,045	$411,225	93.2%	$3,537
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	2,508	1985	$703,580	$303,468	$400,112	131.8%	$3,441
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	3,907	2001	$863,710	$472,747	$390,963	82.7%	$3,362
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	3,298	2005	$788,780	$399,058	$389,722	97.7%	$3,352
1 POINT VIEW PL	5,307	2005	$1,029,200	$642,147	$387,053	60.3%	$3,329
3XXX ORLEANS ST	988	1985	$498,440	$119,548	$378,892	316.9%	$3,258
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,708	2002	$943,880	$569,668	$374,212	65.7%	$3,218
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	3,896	1984	$845,440	$471,416	$374,024	79.3%	$3,217
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	956	1954	$488,380	$115,676	$372,704	322.2%	$3,205
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,445	1993	$909,300	$537,845	$371,455	69.1%	$3,195
3XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	1,733	1956	$576,460	$209,693	$366,767	174.9%	$3,154

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32926. 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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