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 32950 are overassessed?

27.6% of homes in Malabar ZIP 32950 (508 of 1,839 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 Malabar ZIP 32950?

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 32950 property tax overassessment report

27.6% of homes in Malabar ZIP 32950 (508 of 1,839 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $522,807.

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1,839

Homes in ZIP

508

Flagged as overassessed

27.6%

$119,668

Avg overage / home

$462,617

Typical value

~$146/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 32950

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
1XXX VALKARIA RD	3,667	1997	$1,135,370	$535,382	$599,988	112.1%	$5,160
3XXX ROCKY POINT RD	6,283	2023	$1,498,160	$917,318	$580,842	63.3%	$4,995
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	6,150	2021	$1,470,160	$897,900	$572,260	63.7%	$4,921
2XXX SMITH LN	5,680	2003	$1,256,400	$829,280	$427,120	51.5%	$3,673
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	5,629	2018	$1,243,400	$821,834	$421,566	51.3%	$3,625
3XXX VALKARIA RD	6,654	2017	$1,371,950	$971,484	$400,466	41.2%	$3,444
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	5,369	2004	$1,183,750	$783,874	$399,876	51%	$3,439
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	5,455	1996	$1,189,370	$796,430	$392,940	49.3%	$3,379
2XXX OAKRIDGE LN	4,299	1999	$1,003,690	$627,654	$376,036	59.9%	$3,234
1XXX KNAVE LN	4,997	2014	$1,093,420	$729,562	$363,858	49.9%	$3,129
3XXX ROCKY POINT RD	5,920	2021	$1,218,880	$864,320	$354,560	41%	$3,049
1XXX HIGHWAY 1	4,214	2017	$965,160	$615,244	$349,916	56.9%	$3,009
1XXX COREY RD	5,436	2019	$1,137,040	$793,656	$343,384	43.3%	$2,953
1XXX RAMBLEBROOK ST	1,434	2023	$551,560	$209,364	$342,196	163.4%	$2,943
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	3,954	1977	$908,390	$577,284	$331,106	57.4%	$2,848
1XXX BARROW LN	5,685	2011	$1,153,010	$830,010	$323,000	38.9%	$2,778
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	4,778	1986	$1,019,410	$697,588	$321,822	46.1%	$2,768
3XXX REYNOLDS RD	5,202	2020	$1,077,350	$759,492	$317,858	41.9%	$2,734
1XXX HIGHWAY 1	3,420	2022	$813,620	$499,320	$314,300	62.9%	$2,703
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	4,600	1980	$981,620	$671,600	$310,020	46.2%	$2,666
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	3,662	1977	$844,040	$534,652	$309,388	57.9%	$2,661
2XXX ROCKY POINT RD	4,974	1999	$1,033,270	$726,204	$307,066	42.3%	$2,641
2XXX COREY RD	3,913	1979	$869,670	$571,298	$298,372	52.2%	$2,566
1XXX COREY RD	6,745	2017	$1,275,090	$984,770	$290,320	29.5%	$2,497
2XXX GLATTER RD	5,943	2004	$1,155,350	$867,678	$287,672	33.2%	$2,474

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32950. 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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