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 34951 are overassessed?

36.4% of homes in Saint Lucie County ZIP 34951 (2,406 of 6,606 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 Saint Lucie County ZIP 34951?

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 34951 property tax overassessment report

36.4% of homes in Saint Lucie County ZIP 34951 (2,406 of 6,606 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,315,243.

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6,606

Homes in ZIP

2,406

Flagged as overassessed

36.4%

$63,564

Avg overage / home

$267,265

Typical value

~$165/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 34951

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
8XXX IMMOKOLEE RD	2,495	2003	$947,900	$411,675	$536,225	130.3%	$4,612
2XXX JOHNSTON RD	1,687	2019	$707,300	$278,355	$428,945	154.1%	$3,689
3XXX BENT PINE DR	3,797	2019	$1,037,800	$626,505	$411,295	65.6%	$3,537
2XXX JOHNSTON RD	3,332	2021	$955,300	$549,780	$405,520	73.8%	$3,487
3XXX JOHNSTON RD	3,348	2023	$952,800	$552,420	$400,380	72.5%	$3,443
4XXX GROVERS RD	1,880	2004	$695,400	$310,200	$385,200	124.2%	$3,313
2XXX JOHNSTON RD	1,853	1999	$675,600	$305,745	$369,855	121%	$3,181
2XXX SEMINOLE RD	1,975	2002	$692,000	$325,875	$366,125	112.4%	$3,149
8XXX INDRIO RD	6,507	1987	$1,435,700	$1,073,655	$362,045	33.7%	$3,114
4XXX GROVERS RD	2,851	2016	$823,600	$470,415	$353,185	75.1%	$3,037
6XXX KOBLEGARD RD	1,949	2022	$669,300	$321,585	$347,715	108.1%	$2,990
9XXX BUNTING LN	3,938	2000	$953,100	$649,770	$303,330	46.7%	$2,609
4XXX GROVERS RD	2,076	2002	$640,100	$342,540	$297,560	86.9%	$2,559
5XXX TREE TOP TRL	2,305	2007	$676,300	$380,325	$295,975	77.8%	$2,545
8XXX IMMOKOLEE RD	6,194	1926	$1,317,300	$1,022,010	$295,290	28.9%	$2,539
5XXX KOBLEGARD RD	2,841	2003	$763,100	$468,765	$294,335	62.8%	$2,531
3XXX SEMINOLE RD	1,784	2016	$579,400	$294,360	$285,040	96.8%	$2,451
3XXX SEMINOLE RD	1,860	2014	$591,300	$306,900	$284,400	92.7%	$2,446
9XXX POINCIANA CT	2,925	2019	$764,300	$482,625	$281,675	58.4%	$2,422
2XXX SEMINOLE RD	2,055	1983	$617,500	$339,075	$278,425	82.1%	$2,394
3XXX SEMINOLE RD	1,805	2019	$575,500	$297,825	$277,675	93.2%	$2,388
5XXX EMERSON AVE	1,856	1992	$579,900	$306,240	$273,660	89.4%	$2,353
5XXX JOHNSTON RD	2,018	2004	$597,400	$332,970	$264,430	79.4%	$2,274
5XXX RUSSAKIS RD	1,350	1987	$482,000	$222,750	$259,250	116.4%	$2,230
9XXX RUSSOS RD	2,116	2004	$604,300	$349,140	$255,160	73.1%	$2,194

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34951. 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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