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 34950 are overassessed?

26.4% of homes in Fort Pierce ZIP 34950 (1,270 of 4,815 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 34950?

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.

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ZIP 34950 property tax overassessment report

26.4% of homes in Fort Pierce ZIP 34950 (1,270 of 4,815 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $883,107.

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4,815

Homes in ZIP

1,270

Flagged as overassessed

26.4%

$80,856

Avg overage / home

$197,092

Typical value

~$136/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 34950

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 S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,042	1986	$2,180,700	$549,712	$1,630,988	296.7%	$14,026
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,689	1951	$2,074,600	$501,704	$1,572,896	313.5%	$13,527
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	6,343	1926	$2,322,400	$862,648	$1,459,752	169.2%	$12,554
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,702	2021	$1,930,900	$503,472	$1,427,428	283.5%	$12,276
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,754	1969	$1,683,600	$510,544	$1,173,056	229.8%	$10,088
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	6,264	1974	$1,987,500	$851,904	$1,135,596	133.3%	$9,766
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	2,956	1974	$1,438,100	$402,016	$1,036,084	257.7%	$8,910
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,383	1940	$1,554,700	$596,088	$958,612	160.8%	$8,244
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	12,579	1930	$2,659,600	$1,710,744	$948,856	55.5%	$8,160
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,978	1974	$1,625,000	$677,008	$947,992	140%	$8,153
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,237	1949	$1,510,400	$576,232	$934,168	162.1%	$8,034
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,336	2023	$1,382,300	$453,696	$928,604	204.7%	$7,986
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,060	1936	$1,531,700	$688,160	$843,540	122.6%	$7,254
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,253	2005	$1,279,300	$442,408	$836,892	189.2%	$7,197
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,182	1938	$1,508,500	$704,752	$803,748	114%	$6,912
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	1,467	1951	$979,500	$199,512	$779,988	390.9%	$6,708
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,007	1973	$1,412,600	$680,952	$731,648	107.4%	$6,292
8XX S INDIAN RIVER DR	1,900	2019	$971,000	$258,400	$712,600	275.8%	$6,128
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,409	1981	$1,311,600	$599,624	$711,976	118.7%	$6,123
8XX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,677	1990	$1,168,200	$500,072	$668,128	133.6%	$5,746
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,004	1957	$1,076,000	$408,544	$667,456	163.4%	$5,740
1XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	1,837	1942	$917,200	$249,832	$667,368	267.1%	$5,739
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,380	2005	$1,255,200	$595,680	$659,520	110.7%	$5,672
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,970	1905	$1,184,200	$539,920	$644,280	119.3%	$5,541
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,086	2006	$1,330,200	$691,696	$638,504	92.3%	$5,491

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34950. 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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