What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 34956 are overassessed?

28.1% of homes in Indiantown ZIP 34956 (391 of 1,391 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 Indiantown ZIP 34956?

File Form DR-486 with the Martin 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 34956 property tax overassessment report

28.1% of homes in Indiantown ZIP 34956 (391 of 1,391 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $411,784.

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1,391

Homes in ZIP

391

Flagged as overassessed

28.1%

$122,460

Avg overage / home

$289,743

Typical value

~$198/sqft

Your Martin County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34956

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
5XXX SW WILDERNESS WAY	3,206	2020	$1,985,380	$634,788	$1,350,592	212.8%	$11,615
8XXX SW KANNER HWY	5,460	1981	$2,424,370	$1,081,080	$1,343,290	124.3%	$11,552
5XXX SW WILDERNESS WAY	2,671	2015	$1,722,660	$528,858	$1,193,802	225.7%	$10,267
8XXX SW KANNER HWY	3,679	1997	$1,742,500	$728,442	$1,014,058	139.2%	$8,721
1XXXX SW KANNER HWY	3,736	1996	$1,675,700	$739,728	$935,972	126.5%	$8,049
8XXX SW 252ND AVE	1,664	2005	$1,002,810	$329,472	$673,338	204.4%	$5,791
8XXX SW KANNER HWY	1,342	1987	$876,940	$265,716	$611,224	230%	$5,257
2XXXX SW ARROWROOT ST	2,157	2019	$896,490	$427,086	$469,404	109.9%	$4,037
8XXX SW MOSS AVE	1,906	1998	$812,720	$377,388	$435,332	115.4%	$3,744
8XXX SW FOX BROWN RD	1,667	1962	$765,230	$330,066	$435,164	131.8%	$3,742
2XXXX SW HAMMOCK RIVER WAY	1,440	2022	$718,070	$285,120	$432,950	151.8%	$3,723
7XXX SW FOX BROWN RD	1,560	1974	$735,730	$308,880	$426,850	138.2%	$3,671
8XXX SW KANNER HWY	1,824	1976	$786,780	$361,152	$425,628	117.9%	$3,660
1XXXX SW FOX BROWN RD	2,725	2001	$958,650	$539,550	$419,100	77.7%	$3,604
1XXXX SW MORGAN ST	2,256	2020	$857,200	$446,688	$410,512	91.9%	$3,530
1XXXX SW KANNER HWY	2,791	1995	$955,380	$552,618	$402,762	72.9%	$3,464
2XXXX SW 86TH ST	1,412	1990	$668,940	$279,576	$389,364	139.3%	$3,349
2XXXX SW TOMMY CLEMENTS ST	1,953	1976	$766,100	$386,694	$379,406	98.1%	$3,263
8XXX SW FOX BROWN RD	2,224	1978	$815,890	$440,352	$375,538	85.3%	$3,230
2XXXX SW TOMMY CLEMENTS ST	768	1962	$520,530	$152,064	$368,466	242.3%	$3,169
7XXX SW FOX BROWN RD	1,534	1997	$671,530	$303,732	$367,798	121.1%	$3,163
1XXXX SW KANNER HWY	2,833	2022	$917,090	$560,934	$356,156	63.5%	$3,063
8XXX SW KANNER HWY	1,492	1980	$626,540	$295,416	$331,124	112.1%	$2,848
1XXXX SW KANNER HWY	777	2024	$481,500	$153,846	$327,654	213%	$2,818
1XXXX SW FOX BROWN RD	2,168	—	$736,090	$429,264	$306,826	71.5%	$2,639

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Martin County, ZIP 34956. 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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