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.

When is the property tax appeal deadline in Brevard County?

Brevard County VAB petitions are due 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed by the BCPAO. TRIM notices typically mail Aug 14, 2026, making the petition deadline approximately Sept 8, 2026. Petitions must be RECEIVED by the Clerk of Court — postmark date does not count.

How do I appeal property taxes in Brevard County?

File Form DR-486 with the Brevard County Value Adjustment Board (VAB), administered by the Clerk of Court. The filing fee is $15 per parcel. Strong appeals include 3-5 comparable sales from the last 12 months, adjusted for size, age, and condition. Space Coast properties saw rapid appreciation tied to the commercial space industry boom — assessments often anchor to 2022-2023 peak values. Bring current sales adjusted for waterfront access.

What is the average property tax savings in Brevard County?

Brevard County homeowners with successful VAB petitions save approximately $580 per year. Savings compound — Florida's Save Our Homes 3% cap means a one-time reduction protects against future increases for as long as the home is your homestead.

What is the median home value in Brevard County?

The median home value in Brevard County is approximately $330,000, with an effective property tax rate around 0.86% (~$2,838/year in property taxes).

Major FL County · Petition deadline Sept 8, 2026

Brevard County Property Tax Appeal Guide

Titusville-area homeowners save an average of $580/year by filing a DR-486 petition with the BCPAO Value Adjustment Board. Save Our Homes 3% cap protects every dollar reduced.

★ Live from FL DOR 2025 NAL roll

$55,760,021 in projected annual overpayments across Brevard County

57,994 of 257,689 residential homes analyzed in 26 Brevard County ZIPs are assessed above the neighborhood norm — that's 22.5% of Brevard County properties likely overassessed. See the full leaderboard →

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$330,000

Median Home Value

0.86%

Effective Tax Rate

$2,838

Avg Annual Tax

$580/yr

Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in Brevard County

Florida property owners have a right to challenge their assessed value under Florida Statutes §194.011. In Brevard County, petitions are filed with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB), administered by the Clerk of Court — the BCPAO (Brevard County Property Appraiser) handles the underlying valuation.

The petition window is 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed. For Brevard County, TRIM notices typically mail around Aug 14, 2026 — putting the 2026 petition deadline at approximately Sept 8, 2026. The filing fee is $15 per parcel.

Space Coast properties saw rapid appreciation tied to the commercial space industry boom — assessments often anchor to 2022-2023 peak values. Bring current sales adjusted for waterfront access.

The strongest petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from the last 12 months in your immediate neighborhood, adjusted for square footage, year built, and condition. Many counties use the Axia e-filing portal for VAB submissions — your packet works with both online and paper filing.

File With

Brevard County Value Adjustment Board

Property Appraiser: Brevard County Property Appraiser
County Seat: Titusville
PAO Website: www.bcpao.us/
VAB Filing Portal: www.brevardclerk.us/value-adjustment-board
TRIM Mails: Aug 14, 2026
Petition Deadline: Sept 8, 2026
Petition Form: Form DR-486 (statewide)
Filing Fee: $15 per parcel

Most overassessed ZIPs in Brevard County

Ranked by total annual projected overpayment. Drill into any ZIP for the top flagged homes.

ZIP	City	Flagged	% Over	Annual $
32937	Satellite Beach	3,133	25.2%	$5,532,928
32952	Merritt Island	2,264	24.9%	$4,920,187
32940	Melbourne	4,587	21.6%	$4,450,206
32951	Melbourne Beach	1,361	21.7%	$4,387,115
32955	Rockledge	3,591	22.5%	$4,137,325

Cities we'll cover in Brevard County

When Brevard County goes live, our DR-486 packets will work for homeowners across:

Palm Bay, FLMelbourne, FLTitusville, FLCocoa, FLRockledge, FLCocoa Beach, FLMerritt Island, FLSatellite Beach, FL

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