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 34986 are overassessed?

17.3% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34986 (2,581 of 14,890 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 34986?

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 34986 property tax overassessment report

17.3% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34986 (2,581 of 14,890 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,230,101.

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14,890

Homes in ZIP

2,581

Flagged as overassessed

17.3%

$100,470

Avg overage / home

$362,213

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 34986

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
7XXX SADDLEBROOK DR	4,026	1995	$1,935,100	$744,810	$1,190,290	159.8%	$10,236
5XX NW HAZARD WAY	484	2019	$893,300	$89,540	$803,760	897.7%	$6,912
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	704	2020	$930,300	$130,240	$800,060	614.3%	$6,881
5XX NW HAZARD WAY	660	2019	$918,500	$122,100	$796,400	652.3%	$6,849
5XX NW HAZARD WAY	704	2019	$912,500	$130,240	$782,260	600.6%	$6,727
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	672	2020	$894,900	$124,320	$770,580	619.8%	$6,627
5XX NW HAZARD WAY	483	2021	$854,800	$89,355	$765,445	856.6%	$6,583
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	594	2019	$874,800	$109,890	$764,910	696.1%	$6,578
9XXX ENCLAVE CIR	7,135	2022	$2,081,200	$1,319,975	$761,225	57.7%	$6,547
5XX NW HAZARD WAY	506	2020	$845,400	$93,610	$751,790	803.1%	$6,465
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	609	2021	$859,900	$112,665	$747,235	663.2%	$6,426
5XX NW HAZARD WAY	506	2019	$836,300	$93,610	$742,690	793.4%	$6,387
5XX NW HAZARD WAY	484	2019	$823,800	$89,540	$734,260	820%	$6,315
5XX NW HAZARD WAY	484	2019	$823,800	$89,540	$734,260	820%	$6,315
5XX NW BOUNDARY DR	704	2020	$857,100	$130,240	$726,860	558.1%	$6,251
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	722	2020	$852,800	$133,570	$719,230	538.5%	$6,185
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	440	2019	$796,100	$81,400	$714,700	878%	$6,146
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	700	2021	$843,200	$129,500	$713,700	551.1%	$6,138
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	672	2020	$835,100	$124,320	$710,780	571.7%	$6,113
5XX NW BOUNDARY DR	704	2020	$838,100	$130,240	$707,860	543.5%	$6,088
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	609	2021	$817,200	$112,665	$704,535	625.3%	$6,059
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	678	2020	$826,200	$125,430	$700,770	558.7%	$6,027
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	672	2020	$824,900	$124,320	$700,580	563.5%	$6,025
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	594	2021	$808,500	$109,890	$698,610	635.7%	$6,008
5XX NW CHIPSHOT LN	600	2021	$806,400	$111,000	$695,400	626.5%	$5,980

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34986. 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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