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 32953 are overassessed?

25.1% of homes in Merritt Island ZIP 32953 (2,337 of 9,312 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 32953?

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 32953 property tax overassessment report

25.1% of homes in Merritt Island ZIP 32953 (2,337 of 9,312 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,864,895.

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9,312

Homes in ZIP

2,337

Flagged as overassessed

25.1%

$142,545

Avg overage / home

$372,822

Typical value

~$144/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 32953

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 N TROPICAL TRL	6,798	1990	$2,370,480	$978,912	$1,391,568	142.2%	$11,967
1XXX N TROPICAL TRL	2,564	1936	$1,746,700	$369,216	$1,377,484	373.1%	$11,846
1XXX N TROPICAL TRL	2,918	1962	$1,454,560	$420,192	$1,034,368	246.2%	$8,896
5XXX N TROPICAL TRL	10,397	2007	$2,472,110	$1,497,168	$974,942	65.1%	$8,385
2XXX N TROPICAL TRL	5,865	2020	$1,786,480	$844,560	$941,920	111.5%	$8,101
1XXX N TROPICAL TRL	4,381	1974	$1,520,330	$630,864	$889,466	141%	$7,649
2XXX N TROPICAL TRL	10,690	1992	$2,393,580	$1,539,360	$854,220	55.5%	$7,346
3XXX SPARTINA AVE	3,927	1996	$1,382,610	$565,488	$817,122	144.5%	$7,027
1XXX N TROPICAL TRL	6,088	1990	$1,692,890	$876,672	$816,218	93.1%	$7,019
5XX SNUG HARBOR DR	7,526	2007	$1,890,090	$1,083,744	$806,346	74.4%	$6,935
5XX ROBIN HOOD DR	4,276	1989	$1,415,400	$615,744	$799,656	129.9%	$6,877
5XXX N TROPICAL TRL	6,876	1991	$1,787,680	$990,144	$797,536	80.5%	$6,859
7XX AVOCADO DR	4,690	1981	$1,470,840	$675,360	$795,480	117.8%	$6,841
5XX N TROPICAL TRL	6,488	2013	$1,713,450	$934,272	$779,178	83.4%	$6,701
1XXX N TROPICAL TRL	8,306	2000	$1,965,970	$1,196,064	$769,906	64.4%	$6,621
2XXX MARITIME LN	8,740	2008	$2,026,290	$1,258,560	$767,730	61%	$6,602
4XX MELODY LN	8,055	2000	$1,918,770	$1,159,920	$758,850	65.4%	$6,526
2XXX TANGLEWOOD LN	2,691	1969	$1,095,840	$387,504	$708,336	182.8%	$6,092
5XX APACHE TRL	8,066	1998	$1,868,200	$1,161,504	$706,696	60.8%	$6,078
9XX OAK ST	7,584	1989	$1,764,010	$1,092,096	$671,914	61.5%	$5,778
1XXX N TROPICAL TRL	4,415	1987	$1,304,940	$635,760	$669,180	105.3%	$5,755
7XX SHY HIGH DR	2,566	1964	$1,035,800	$369,504	$666,296	180.3%	$5,730
1XXX N TROPICAL TRL	4,670	1987	$1,328,770	$672,480	$656,290	97.6%	$5,644
4XX COASTAL BREEZE WAY	5,910	1990	$1,477,030	$851,040	$625,990	73.6%	$5,384
6XXX N TROPICAL TRL	9,148	1991	$1,936,390	$1,317,312	$619,078	47%	$5,324

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32953. 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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