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 32952 are overassessed?

24.9% of homes in Merritt Island ZIP 32952 (2,264 of 9,075 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 Merritt Island ZIP 32952?

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 · Merritt Island

ZIP 32952 property tax overassessment report

24.9% of homes in Merritt Island ZIP 32952 (2,264 of 9,075 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,920,187.

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9,075

Homes in ZIP

2,264

Flagged as overassessed

24.9%

$252,701

Avg overage / home

$453,399

Typical value

~$165/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 32952

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 S TROPICAL TRL	14,116	1993	$4,537,670	$2,329,140	$2,208,530	94.8%	$18,993
9XXX S TROPICAL TRL	6,713	2006	$3,154,900	$1,107,645	$2,047,255	184.8%	$17,606
7XXX S TROPICAL TRL	13,816	2001	$4,311,160	$2,279,640	$2,031,520	89.1%	$17,471
5XXX S TROPICAL TRL	4,902	1956	$2,635,660	$808,830	$1,826,830	225.9%	$15,711
8XXX S TROPICAL TRL	4,748	2001	$2,568,320	$783,420	$1,784,900	227.8%	$15,350
6XXX S TROPICAL TRL	9,106	2022	$3,209,870	$1,502,490	$1,707,380	113.6%	$14,683
6XXX S TROPICAL TRL	15,570	2013	$4,259,430	$2,569,050	$1,690,380	65.8%	$14,537
7XXX S TROPICAL TRL	6,839	2014	$2,813,320	$1,128,435	$1,684,885	149.3%	$14,490
5XXX S TROPICAL TRL	9,054	2022	$3,170,580	$1,493,910	$1,676,670	112.2%	$14,419
8XXX S TROPICAL TRL	4,458	2002	$2,377,740	$735,570	$1,642,170	223.3%	$14,123
6XXX S TROPICAL TRL	4,572	1976	$2,372,690	$754,380	$1,618,310	214.5%	$13,917
1XXXX S TROPICAL TRL	7,148	2008	$2,774,990	$1,179,420	$1,595,570	135.3%	$13,722
1XXXX S TROPICAL TRL	4,822	2022	$2,382,050	$795,630	$1,586,420	199.4%	$13,643
1XX SANDERLING RD	9,783	2002	$3,165,120	$1,614,195	$1,550,925	96.1%	$13,338
6XXX S TROPICAL TRL	1,220	1961	$1,704,180	$201,300	$1,502,880	746.6%	$12,925
1XXXX S TROPICAL TRL	6,699	1999	$2,602,950	$1,105,335	$1,497,615	135.5%	$12,879
1XXXX S TROPICAL TRL	6,924	1964	$2,635,070	$1,142,460	$1,492,610	130.6%	$12,836
1XXXX S TROPICAL TRL	14,072	2019	$3,814,090	$2,321,880	$1,492,210	64.3%	$12,833
6XXX S TROPICAL TRL	5,067	1995	$2,324,500	$836,055	$1,488,445	178%	$12,801
1XXX S BANANA RIVER DR	5,320	2020	$2,353,440	$877,800	$1,475,640	168.1%	$12,691
7XXX S TROPICAL TRL	588	1983	$1,505,570	$97,020	$1,408,550	1451.8%	$12,114
1XXXX S TROPICAL TRL	7,130	2014	$2,582,600	$1,176,450	$1,406,150	119.5%	$12,093
1XXXX S TROPICAL TRL	6,536	2004	$2,454,210	$1,078,440	$1,375,770	127.6%	$11,832
9XXX S TROPICAL TRL	5,888	1999	$2,329,780	$971,520	$1,358,260	139.8%	$11,681
1XXXX S TROPICAL TRL	1,012	1948	$1,522,040	$166,980	$1,355,060	811.5%	$11,654

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32952. 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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