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 32935 are overassessed?

21.4% of homes in Melbourne ZIP 32935 (3,249 of 15,171 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 32935?

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 32935 property tax overassessment report

21.4% of homes in Melbourne ZIP 32935 (3,249 of 15,171 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,856,010.

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15,171

Homes in ZIP

3,249

Flagged as overassessed

21.4%

$66,425

Avg overage / home

$248,250

Typical value

~$131/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32935

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
6XX INDIAN RIVER DR	6,735	2008	$1,995,660	$882,285	$1,113,375	126.2%	$9,575
1XXX PINEAPPLE AVE	6,772	2000	$1,938,520	$887,132	$1,051,388	118.5%	$9,042
4XXX N HIGHWAY 1	5,090	2012	$1,675,840	$666,790	$1,009,050	151.3%	$8,678
1XXX SUNNY POINT DR	5,840	1996	$1,696,190	$765,040	$931,150	121.7%	$8,008
1XXX PINEAPPLE AVE	3,765	1996	$1,417,470	$493,215	$924,255	187.4%	$7,949
1XXX HOUSTON ST PARK	5,562	2021	$1,590,910	$728,622	$862,288	118.3%	$7,416
8XX INDIAN RIVER DR	4,579	1951	$1,430,840	$599,849	$830,991	138.5%	$7,147
7XX INDIAN RIVER DR	6,944	2011	$1,734,270	$909,664	$824,606	90.6%	$7,092
4XXX N HIGHWAY 1	3,883	1996	$1,302,140	$508,673	$793,467	156%	$6,824
2XXX PINEAPPLE AVE	5,392	2016	$1,499,520	$706,352	$793,168	112.3%	$6,821
1XXX PINEAPPLE AVE	5,201	2002	$1,467,950	$681,331	$786,619	115.5%	$6,765
1XXX HYDE PARK LN	10,426	1984	$2,125,860	$1,365,806	$760,054	55.6%	$6,536
1XXX PINEAPPLE AVE	10,520	1998	$2,136,150	$1,378,120	$758,030	55%	$6,519
2XXX PINEAPPLE AVE	3,977	1964	$1,254,340	$520,987	$733,353	140.8%	$6,307
8XX INDIAN RIVER DR	3,985	1996	$1,244,210	$522,035	$722,175	138.3%	$6,211
4XX YOUNG ST	7,990	1980	$1,707,670	$1,046,690	$660,980	63.1%	$5,684
4XXX COQUINA RIDGE DR	4,955	2021	$1,300,850	$649,105	$651,745	100.4%	$5,605
4XXX N HIGHWAY 1	6,638	2013	$1,514,300	$869,578	$644,722	74.1%	$5,545
6XX INDIAN RIVER DR	6,312	2007	$1,468,130	$826,872	$641,258	77.6%	$5,515
4XXX COQUINA RIDGE DR	2,135	1956	$911,130	$279,685	$631,445	225.8%	$5,430
3XXX RIVERSIDE DR	3,983	2014	$1,137,580	$521,773	$615,807	118%	$5,296
6XX HYDE PARK LN	7,549	1997	$1,599,280	$988,919	$610,361	61.7%	$5,249
1XXX PINEAPPLE AVE	4,188	1949	$1,158,120	$548,628	$609,492	111.1%	$5,242
1XXX PINEAPPLE AVE	5,611	2019	$1,341,150	$735,041	$606,109	82.5%	$5,213
3XXX N SYLVAN LN	6,223	2018	$1,418,810	$815,213	$603,597	74%	$5,191

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32935. 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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