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 34982 are overassessed?

28.7% of homes in Saint Lucie County ZIP 34982 (2,762 of 9,619 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 34982?

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 34982 property tax overassessment report

28.7% of homes in Saint Lucie County ZIP 34982 (2,762 of 9,619 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,919,672.

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9,619

Homes in ZIP

2,762

Flagged as overassessed

28.7%

$122,917

Avg overage / home

$270,085

Typical value

~$168/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 34982

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 S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,140	2013	$3,098,000	$863,520	$2,234,480	258.8%	$19,217
8XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,766	2007	$2,311,500	$968,688	$1,342,812	138.6%	$11,548
3XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,056	2012	$1,799,100	$513,408	$1,285,692	250.4%	$11,057
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	7,219	1992	$2,473,600	$1,212,792	$1,260,808	104%	$10,843
6XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,552	1939	$1,952,600	$764,736	$1,187,864	155.3%	$10,216
6XXX RIVERLAND DR	3,512	2016	$1,704,900	$590,016	$1,114,884	189%	$9,588
7XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	2,206	1957	$1,458,400	$370,608	$1,087,792	293.5%	$9,355
4XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	1,800	1981	$1,385,900	$302,400	$1,083,500	358.3%	$9,318
3XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,655	2015	$2,018,500	$950,040	$1,068,460	112.5%	$9,189
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	6,952	2004	$2,234,600	$1,167,936	$1,066,664	91.3%	$9,173
5XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,360	1992	$1,751,200	$732,480	$1,018,720	139.1%	$8,761
5XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,808	2015	$1,814,000	$807,744	$1,006,256	124.6%	$8,654
6XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	2,740	1972	$1,452,500	$460,320	$992,180	215.5%	$8,533
5XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	6,473	2006	$2,071,300	$1,087,464	$983,836	90.5%	$8,461
9XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,021	1954	$1,458,100	$507,528	$950,572	187.3%	$8,175
7XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	2,714	1958	$1,401,500	$455,952	$945,548	207.4%	$8,132
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,130	1936	$1,802,400	$861,840	$940,560	109.1%	$8,089
3XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	4,481	2001	$1,681,000	$752,808	$928,192	123.3%	$7,982
5XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	2,618	2008	$1,357,600	$439,824	$917,776	208.7%	$7,893
2XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	2,872	2020	$1,391,200	$482,496	$908,704	188.3%	$7,815
7XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,357	1971	$1,470,600	$563,976	$906,624	160.8%	$7,797
8XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	3,326	2014	$1,464,300	$558,768	$905,532	162.1%	$7,788
9XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	1,297	1950	$1,121,500	$217,896	$903,604	414.7%	$7,771
4XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	5,194	1988	$1,762,800	$872,592	$890,208	102%	$7,656
7XXX S INDIAN RIVER DR	2,715	2016	$1,329,500	$456,120	$873,380	191.5%	$7,511

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34982. 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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