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 32949 are overassessed?

26.5% of homes in Grant Valkaria ZIP 32949 (435 of 1,643 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 Grant Valkaria ZIP 32949?

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 · Grant Valkaria

ZIP 32949 property tax overassessment report

26.5% of homes in Grant Valkaria ZIP 32949 (435 of 1,643 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $510,805.

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1,643

Homes in ZIP

435

Flagged as overassessed

26.5%

$136,542

Avg overage / home

$458,356

Typical value

~$147/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 32949

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
6XXX HIGHWAY 1	8,377	2013	$1,897,760	$1,231,419	$666,341	54.1%	$5,731
5XXX HIGHWAY 1	7,886	2015	$1,779,090	$1,159,242	$619,848	53.5%	$5,331
6XXX HIGHWAY 1	4,273	1993	$1,155,530	$628,131	$527,399	84%	$4,536
5XXX HIGHWAY 1	6,244	2018	$1,442,310	$917,868	$524,442	57.1%	$4,510
1X VIP ISLAND A	1,445	2013	$730,200	$212,415	$517,785	243.8%	$4,453
5XXX MULBERRY LN	4,120	2019	$1,025,970	$605,640	$420,330	69.4%	$3,615
7XXX ORCHID TREE DR	5,229	2021	$1,186,390	$768,663	$417,727	54.3%	$3,592
5XXX HIGHWAY 1	4,175	2005	$1,020,860	$613,725	$407,135	66.3%	$3,501
4XXX CELESTIAL DR	5,158	2019	$1,164,790	$758,226	$406,564	53.6%	$3,496
6XXX HIGHWAY 1	4,169	1980	$996,290	$612,843	$383,447	62.6%	$3,298
4XXX HIGHWAY 1	2,818	2017	$787,660	$414,246	$373,414	90.1%	$3,211
5XXX HIGHWAY 1	4,300	2018	$1,002,460	$632,100	$370,360	58.6%	$3,185
4XXX MOONEY LN	5,668	2021	$1,188,700	$833,196	$355,504	42.7%	$3,057
5XXX HIGHWAY 1	3,994	1991	$941,120	$587,118	$354,002	60.3%	$3,044
6XXX HIGHWAY 1	3,305	2001	$836,130	$485,835	$350,295	72.1%	$3,013
6XXX HIGHWAY 1	3,622	2020	$869,820	$532,434	$337,386	63.4%	$2,902
5XXX BRABROOK AVE	5,845	2019	$1,193,460	$859,215	$334,245	38.9%	$2,875
5XXX HIGHWAY 1	5,159	2012	$1,090,310	$758,373	$331,937	43.8%	$2,855
2X VIP ISLAND A	1,379	1983	$528,290	$202,713	$325,577	160.6%	$2,800
5XXX HIGHWAY 1	3,390	1993	$821,540	$498,330	$323,210	64.9%	$2,780
6XXX HIGHWAY 1	3,560	1987	$846,200	$523,320	$322,880	61.7%	$2,777
6XXX ORCHID TREE DR	3,436	2001	$824,320	$505,092	$319,228	63.2%	$2,745
7XXX ADRIAN WAY	2,905	2015	$742,220	$427,035	$315,185	73.8%	$2,711
7XXX ORCHID TREE DR	1,774	1981	$574,100	$260,778	$313,322	120.1%	$2,695
5XXX HIGHWAY 1	6,944	2012	$1,332,630	$1,020,768	$311,862	30.6%	$2,682

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32949. 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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