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 34952 are overassessed?

32.1% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34952 (5,519 of 17,218 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 Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34952?

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 34952 property tax overassessment report

32.1% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34952 (5,519 of 17,218 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,647,072.

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17,218

Homes in ZIP

5,519

Flagged as overassessed

32.1%

$76,840

Avg overage / home

$292,497

Typical value

~$185/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 34952

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
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	6,646	2006	$4,404,900	$1,229,510	$3,175,390	258.3%	$27,308
2XX SE FIORE BELLO	3,717	2021	$2,694,900	$687,645	$2,007,255	291.9%	$17,262
2XX SE FIORE BELLO	6,014	2014	$2,842,400	$1,112,590	$1,729,810	155.5%	$14,876
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	7,576	2008	$3,127,200	$1,401,560	$1,725,640	123.1%	$14,841
2XX SE FIORE BELLO	3,455	2023	$2,332,200	$639,175	$1,693,025	264.9%	$14,560
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	4,868	2024	$2,560,200	$900,580	$1,659,620	184.3%	$14,273
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	3,912	2022	$2,343,700	$723,720	$1,619,980	223.8%	$13,932
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	3,724	2013	$2,284,800	$688,940	$1,595,860	231.6%	$13,724
1XX SE VIA LAGO GARDA	4,130	2013	$2,335,500	$764,050	$1,571,450	205.7%	$13,514
2XX SE FIORE BELLO	3,743	2018	$2,207,800	$692,455	$1,515,345	218.8%	$13,032
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	5,265	2006	$2,467,400	$974,025	$1,493,375	153.3%	$12,843
3XXX SE BRAEMAR WAY	3,493	1996	$2,053,700	$646,205	$1,407,495	217.8%	$12,104
1XX SE VIA LAGO GARDA	3,363	2016	$2,003,900	$622,155	$1,381,745	222.1%	$11,883
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	4,686	2014	$2,243,900	$866,910	$1,376,990	158.8%	$11,842
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	4,882	2010	$2,267,800	$903,170	$1,364,630	151.1%	$11,736
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	4,683	2024	$2,223,600	$866,355	$1,357,245	156.7%	$11,672
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	3,430	2019	$1,987,800	$634,550	$1,353,250	213.3%	$11,638
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	5,073	2022	$2,260,100	$938,505	$1,321,595	140.8%	$11,366
1XX SE VIA LAGO GARDA	3,390	2018	$1,826,600	$627,150	$1,199,450	191.3%	$10,315
1XX SE FIORE BELLO	3,137	2024	$1,755,900	$580,345	$1,175,555	202.6%	$10,110
1XX SE VIA LAGO GARDA	4,977	2016	$2,076,800	$920,745	$1,156,055	125.6%	$9,942
3XXX SE BRAEMAR WAY	2,823	1996	$1,652,300	$522,255	$1,130,045	216.4%	$9,718
1XX SE VIA LAGO GARDA	4,341	2022	$1,825,200	$803,085	$1,022,115	127.3%	$8,790
3XXX SE BRAEMAR WAY	2,845	1996	$1,543,500	$526,325	$1,017,175	193.3%	$8,748
2XX SE FIORE BELLO	2,979	2022	$1,536,100	$551,115	$984,985	178.7%	$8,471

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34952. 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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