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 34949 are overassessed?

24.8% of homes in Fort Pierce ZIP 34949 (1,753 of 7,067 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 Fort Pierce ZIP 34949?

File Form DR-486 with the St. Lucie 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.

St. Lucie County · Fort Pierce

ZIP 34949 property tax overassessment report

24.8% of homes in Fort Pierce ZIP 34949 (1,753 of 7,067 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,110,397.

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7,067

Homes in ZIP

1,753

Flagged as overassessed

24.8%

$272,649

Avg overage / home

$458,503

Typical value

~$275/sqft

Your St. Lucie County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34949

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
3XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	354	1946	$4,941,100	$97,350	$4,843,750	4975.6%	$41,656
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	4,077	2022	$4,952,700	$1,121,175	$3,831,525	341.7%	$32,951
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	4,167	2021	$4,910,400	$1,145,925	$3,764,475	328.5%	$32,374
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	4,089	2022	$4,813,700	$1,124,475	$3,689,225	328.1%	$31,727
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	4,081	2022	$4,754,900	$1,122,275	$3,632,625	323.7%	$31,241
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	4,111	2022	$4,547,500	$1,130,525	$3,416,975	302.2%	$29,386
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	4,222	2022	$4,535,100	$1,161,050	$3,374,050	290.6%	$29,017
3XXX ANACOSTIA PL	3,738	2019	$4,318,600	$1,027,950	$3,290,650	320.1%	$28,300
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	4,840	2014	$4,592,200	$1,331,000	$3,261,200	245%	$28,046
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	3,885	2017	$4,301,600	$1,068,375	$3,233,225	302.6%	$27,806
1XXX THUMB POINT DR	6,515	2006	$4,878,300	$1,791,625	$3,086,675	172.3%	$26,545
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	4,071	2017	$4,009,700	$1,119,525	$2,890,175	258.2%	$24,856
4XXX N HIGHWAY A1A	5,216	2017	$4,270,100	$1,434,400	$2,835,700	197.7%	$24,387
4XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,623	2021	$3,815,400	$996,325	$2,819,075	282.9%	$24,244
3XXX ANACOSTIA PL	5,181	2024	$4,240,200	$1,424,775	$2,815,425	197.6%	$24,213
6XXX OCEAN ESTATES CT	6,690	2013	$4,200,200	$1,839,750	$2,360,450	128.3%	$20,300
4XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,237	2023	$3,185,600	$890,175	$2,295,425	257.9%	$19,741
4XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,239	2023	$3,138,900	$890,725	$2,248,175	252.4%	$19,334
4XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,333	2021	$3,162,500	$916,575	$2,245,925	245%	$19,315
4XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,555	2023	$3,211,900	$977,625	$2,234,275	228.5%	$19,215
4XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,370	2022	$3,143,500	$926,750	$2,216,750	239.2%	$19,064
4XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,322	2022	$3,119,400	$913,550	$2,205,850	241.5%	$18,970
5XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,421	2021	$3,126,200	$940,775	$2,185,425	232.3%	$18,795
1XXX THUMB POINT DR	5,169	2016	$3,543,700	$1,421,475	$2,122,225	149.3%	$18,251
4XXX WATERSONG WAY	3,687	2020	$3,125,200	$1,013,925	$2,111,275	208.2%	$18,157

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34949. 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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