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 34984 are overassessed?

22.1% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34984 (1,789 of 8,077 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 34984?

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 34984 property tax overassessment report

22.1% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34984 (1,789 of 8,077 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,088,111.

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8,077

Homes in ZIP

1,789

Flagged as overassessed

22.1%

$135,720

Avg overage / home

$382,670

Typical value

~$200/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 34984

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
1XXXX SE RIVERBEND RD	5,559	1989	$4,847,800	$1,111,800	$3,736,000	336%	$32,130
1XXXX RIVERBEND LN	8,467	1994	$4,713,000	$1,693,400	$3,019,600	178.3%	$25,969
1XXXX SE RIVERBEND CT	8,740	1999	$3,687,300	$1,748,000	$1,939,300	110.9%	$16,678
3XXX SE SOUTH LOOKOUT BLVD	9,066	2014	$3,559,900	$1,813,200	$1,746,700	96.3%	$15,022
2XXX SE NORTH LOOKOUT BLVD	5,444	2015	$2,810,100	$1,088,800	$1,721,300	158.1%	$14,803
1XXXX RIVERBEND RD	5,249	1998	$2,593,300	$1,049,800	$1,543,500	147%	$13,274
1XXXX RIVERBEND RD	4,232	2018	$2,289,100	$846,400	$1,442,700	170.5%	$12,407
2XXX SE NORTH LOOKOUT BLVD	3,603	2002	$2,093,700	$720,600	$1,373,100	190.5%	$11,809
2XXX SE NORTH LOOKOUT BLVD	5,693	2003	$2,460,300	$1,138,600	$1,321,700	116.1%	$11,367
2XXX SE NORTH LOOKOUT BLVD	4,025	2024	$2,057,200	$805,000	$1,252,200	155.6%	$10,769
2XXX SE NORTH LOOKOUT BLVD	4,175	2021	$2,065,400	$835,000	$1,230,400	147.4%	$10,581
1XXXX SE RIVERBEND CT	3,654	2012	$1,954,700	$730,800	$1,223,900	167.5%	$10,526
1XXXX RIVERBEND LN	3,758	2005	$1,907,600	$751,600	$1,156,000	153.8%	$9,942
2XXX SE SOUTH LOOKOUT BLVD	3,964	2001	$1,902,900	$792,800	$1,110,100	140%	$9,547
1XXXX RIVERBEND RD	3,569	1994	$1,809,500	$713,800	$1,095,700	153.5%	$9,423
1XXXX RIVERBEND RD	3,330	1996	$1,746,100	$666,000	$1,080,100	162.2%	$9,289
2XXX SE NORTH LOOKOUT BLVD	5,903	2012	$2,260,500	$1,180,600	$1,079,900	91.5%	$9,287
2XXX SE NORTH LOOKOUT BLVD	4,012	2007	$1,875,900	$802,400	$1,073,500	133.8%	$9,232
1XXXX A SE RIVERBEND CT	13,794	2014	$3,823,500	$2,758,800	$1,064,700	38.6%	$9,156
1XXXX SE RIVERBEND CT	3,653	1999	$1,772,800	$730,600	$1,042,200	142.6%	$8,963
1XXXX RIVERBEND RD	7,506	2006	$2,538,800	$1,501,200	$1,037,600	69.1%	$8,923
3XXX SE SOUTH LOOKOUT BLVD	2,668	1999	$1,558,700	$533,600	$1,025,100	192.1%	$8,816
1XXXX RIVERBEND LN	4,165	2011	$1,856,300	$833,000	$1,023,300	122.8%	$8,800
1XXXX RIVERBEND LN	3,414	1999	$1,685,700	$682,800	$1,002,900	146.9%	$8,625
1XXXX RIVERBEND RD	5,211	2000	$2,031,700	$1,042,200	$989,500	94.9%	$8,510

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34984. 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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