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 32927 are overassessed?

21.2% of homes in Cocoa ZIP 32927 (2,354 of 11,117 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 32927?

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 32927 property tax overassessment report

21.2% of homes in Cocoa ZIP 32927 (2,354 of 11,117 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,075,957.

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11,117

Homes in ZIP

2,354

Flagged as overassessed

21.2%

$53,148

Avg overage / home

$251,672

Typical value

~$128/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 32927

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 N HIGHWAY 1	2,379	1901	$1,103,430	$304,512	$798,918	262.4%	$6,871
5XX INDIAN TRL 2NDHS	2,915	2015	$940,880	$373,120	$567,760	152.2%	$4,883
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	1,859	1957	$722,250	$237,952	$484,298	203.5%	$4,165
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,681	2001	$1,075,760	$599,168	$476,592	79.5%	$4,099
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	3,711	1979	$945,410	$475,008	$470,402	99%	$4,045
5XXX N HIGHWAY 1	644	1957	$544,460	$82,432	$462,028	560.5%	$3,973
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	6,754	2011	$1,319,190	$864,512	$454,678	52.6%	$3,910
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	1,956	1981	$704,900	$250,368	$454,532	181.5%	$3,909
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	1,924	1985	$658,270	$246,272	$411,998	167.3%	$3,543
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	3,493	2000	$856,140	$447,104	$409,036	91.5%	$3,518
4XXX N HIGHWAY 1	7,840	2005	$1,406,380	$1,003,520	$402,860	40.1%	$3,465
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	2,952	2001	$763,360	$377,856	$385,504	102%	$3,315
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,048	1966	$893,870	$518,144	$375,726	72.5%	$3,231
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	2,133	1935	$647,940	$273,024	$374,916	137.3%	$3,224
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	2,574	1973	$693,710	$329,472	$364,238	110.6%	$3,132
5XXX N HIGHWAY 1	648	2015	$445,530	$82,944	$362,586	437.1%	$3,118
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	2,401	1940	$667,890	$307,328	$360,562	117.3%	$3,101
5XXX FISHTAIL PALM AVE	5,046	1997	$1,005,290	$645,888	$359,402	55.6%	$3,091
2XX MAHI MAHI LN	3,308	2000	$781,030	$423,424	$357,606	84.5%	$3,075
5XXX EDGEWATER CT	3,521	1990	$805,170	$450,688	$354,482	78.7%	$3,049
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	2,133	1978	$624,810	$273,024	$351,786	128.8%	$3,025
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	4,311	1983	$897,320	$551,808	$345,512	62.6%	$2,971
4XXX N INDIAN RIVER DR	2,522	1963	$661,770	$322,816	$338,954	105%	$2,915
5XXX FLORIDA PALM AVE	3,110	1991	$717,480	$398,080	$319,400	80.2%	$2,747
4XXX N HIGHWAY 1	3,562	2002	$772,950	$455,936	$317,014	69.5%	$2,726

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32927. 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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