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 34983 are overassessed?

22.4% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34983 (3,951 of 17,644 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 34983?

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 34983 property tax overassessment report

22.4% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34983 (3,951 of 17,644 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,925,298.

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17,644

Homes in ZIP

3,951

Flagged as overassessed

22.4%

$56,662

Avg overage / home

$315,763

Typical value

~$192/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 34983

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
6XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	3,708	2023	$1,419,100	$711,936	$707,164	99.3%	$6,082
7XX HIDDEN RIVER DR	4,479	1997	$1,474,300	$859,968	$614,332	71.4%	$5,283
6XX HIDDEN RIVER DR	2,199	2004	$826,700	$422,208	$404,492	95.8%	$3,479
6XX NE EMERSON ST	2,450	1999	$853,600	$470,400	$383,200	81.5%	$3,296
7XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	3,278	1989	$1,007,600	$629,376	$378,224	60.1%	$3,253
6XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	2,613	1988	$866,800	$501,696	$365,104	72.8%	$3,140
4XX S NARANJA AVE	2,486	2018	$824,700	$477,312	$347,388	72.8%	$2,988
4XX S NARANJA AVE	2,821	1974	$887,300	$541,632	$345,668	63.8%	$2,973
7XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	2,706	1994	$862,000	$519,552	$342,448	65.9%	$2,945
2XX NE SURFSIDE AVE	2,500	2021	$821,400	$480,000	$341,400	71.1%	$2,936
2XXX SE CROWBERRY DR	1,641	1973	$629,900	$315,072	$314,828	99.9%	$2,708
1XX N NARANJA AVE	2,217	2001	$729,900	$425,664	$304,236	71.5%	$2,616
6XX HIDDEN RIVER DR	3,086	2015	$896,500	$592,512	$303,988	51.3%	$2,614
6XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	2,376	1981	$755,600	$456,192	$299,408	65.6%	$2,575
4XX S NARANJA AVE	1,917	1998	$664,900	$368,064	$296,836	80.6%	$2,553
1XXX SE CORAL REEF ST	1,195	1999	$519,800	$229,440	$290,360	126.6%	$2,497
7XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	2,295	1979	$728,300	$440,640	$287,660	65.3%	$2,474
4XX SE VERADA AVE	2,129	2007	$696,400	$408,768	$287,632	70.4%	$2,474
5XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	2,642	2008	$794,300	$507,264	$287,036	56.6%	$2,469
4XX NE SOLIDA CIR	2,261	1993	$715,900	$434,112	$281,788	64.9%	$2,423
4XX SE VERADA AVE	2,390	2004	$740,600	$458,880	$281,720	61.4%	$2,423
6XX NE EMERSON ST	1,490	1987	$565,000	$286,080	$278,920	97.5%	$2,399
4XX NE CORNWALL AVE	1,435	1990	$552,700	$275,520	$277,180	100.6%	$2,384
6XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	2,381	1999	$726,000	$457,152	$268,848	58.8%	$2,312
6XX SE HIDDEN RIVER DR	4,654	1985	$1,159,700	$893,568	$266,132	29.8%	$2,289

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34983. 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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