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 34987 are overassessed?

27.9% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34987 (3,997 of 14,346 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 34987?

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 34987 property tax overassessment report

27.9% of homes in Port Saint Lucie ZIP 34987 (3,997 of 14,346 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,124,448.

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14,346

Homes in ZIP

3,997

Flagged as overassessed

27.9%

$90,895

Avg overage / home

$422,487

Typical value

~$201/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 34987

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 WALDO PEPPER DR	2,955	2024	$1,176,600	$593,955	$582,645	98.1%	$5,011
1XXXX SKYKING DR	4,330	2003	$1,414,500	$870,330	$544,170	62.5%	$4,680
1XXXX SW SHINNECOCK DR	4,377	2024	$1,392,800	$879,777	$513,023	58.3%	$4,412
1XXXX NAVION DR	2,028	2003	$890,400	$407,628	$482,772	118.4%	$4,152
1XXXX NAVION DR	5,251	2009	$1,516,400	$1,055,451	$460,949	43.7%	$3,964
1XXXX SKYKING DR	1,790	2001	$820,100	$359,790	$460,310	127.9%	$3,959
1XXXX NAVION DR	2,543	2020	$965,600	$511,143	$454,457	88.9%	$3,908
1XXXX SW SHINNECOCK DR	4,149	2024	$1,278,600	$833,949	$444,651	53.3%	$3,824
1XXXX SKYKING DR	3,373	2018	$1,110,600	$677,973	$432,627	63.8%	$3,721
1XXXX NAVION DR	2,306	2021	$895,300	$463,506	$431,794	93.2%	$3,713
1XXXX SW SHINNECOCK DR	3,345	2024	$1,097,900	$672,345	$425,555	63.3%	$3,660
5XXX CARLTON RD	3,148	2023	$1,056,300	$632,748	$423,552	66.9%	$3,643
1XXXX GOLDEN EAGLE ST	1,833	1992	$789,200	$368,433	$420,767	114.2%	$3,619
8XXX SW SHINNECOCK DR	2,951	2024	$1,005,200	$593,151	$412,049	69.5%	$3,544
8XXX SW SHINNECOCK DR	3,345	2024	$1,084,000	$672,345	$411,655	61.2%	$3,540
1XXXX LEAR PL	1,630	2019	$737,000	$327,630	$409,370	124.9%	$3,521
9XXX SW BETHPAGE WAY	2,554	2024	$922,600	$513,354	$409,246	79.7%	$3,520
1XXXX PIPER CUB TER	1,050	2001	$617,000	$211,050	$405,950	192.3%	$3,491
1XXXX CRUSADER PL	2,204	1990	$848,700	$443,004	$405,696	91.6%	$3,489
9XXX SW BETHPAGE WAY	3,345	2024	$1,075,700	$672,345	$403,355	60%	$3,469
1XXXX PIPER CUB TER	2,686	1999	$941,700	$539,886	$401,814	74.4%	$3,456
1XXXX SKYKING DR	1,753	2019	$751,700	$352,353	$399,347	113.3%	$3,434
6XXX S HEADER CANAL RD	1,491	2019	$693,300	$299,691	$393,609	131.3%	$3,385
9XXX SW BETHPAGE WAY	4,085	2024	$1,213,800	$821,085	$392,715	47.8%	$3,377
1XXXX SKYKING DR	1,377	2002	$665,900	$276,777	$389,123	140.6%	$3,346

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, St. Lucie County, ZIP 34987. 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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