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 32008 are overassessed?

33.9% of homes in Branford ZIP 32008 (670 of 1,979 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 Branford ZIP 32008?

File Form DR-486 with the Suwannee 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.

Suwannee County · Branford

ZIP 32008 property tax overassessment report

33.9% of homes in Branford ZIP 32008 (670 of 1,979 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $484,459.

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1,979

Homes in ZIP

670

Flagged as overassessed

33.9%

$84,078

Avg overage / home

$181,592

Typical value

~$110/sqft

Your Suwannee County deadline

TRIM mailing: Mid-August 2026 · VAB petition due: 25 days after TRIM mailing (typically mid-September 2026)

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32008

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
2XXXX 29TH LP	2,318	1981	$740,122	$254,980	$485,142	190.3%	$4,172
2XXXX RIVER RUN RD	4,444	1991	$968,704	$488,840	$479,864	98.2%	$4,127
3XXX 280TH ST	3,492	2001	$826,404	$384,120	$442,284	115.1%	$3,804
1XX NE 972 ST	2,791	1982	$737,600	$307,010	$430,590	140.3%	$3,703
1XXXX NW 38 TER	1,641	1974	$580,339	$180,510	$399,829	221.5%	$3,439
4XXX RIVER RUN RD	3,369	1988	$766,303	$370,590	$395,713	106.8%	$3,403
2XXXX 85TH DR	1,519	1991	$527,258	$167,090	$360,168	215.6%	$3,097
2XXXX RIVER RUN RD	2,185	1987	$598,720	$240,350	$358,370	149.1%	$3,082
2XXXX RIVER RUN RD	2,450	1995	$607,233	$269,500	$337,733	125.3%	$2,905
1XXXX NE 25 AVE	1,903	1966	$536,872	$209,330	$327,542	156.5%	$2,817
2XXXX RIVER RUN RD	717	1983	$405,349	$78,870	$326,479	413.9%	$2,808
3XXX NW 102 PL	2,591	1991	$610,862	$285,010	$325,852	114.3%	$2,802
6XXX HWY 27	3,796	2000	$741,211	$417,560	$323,651	77.5%	$2,783
2XXX NW 117 PL	784	1983	$400,920	$86,240	$314,680	364.9%	$2,706
2XXXX RIVER RUN RD	3,257	1974	$666,341	$358,270	$308,071	86%	$2,649
2XXXX 23RD PL	2,517	2023	$584,048	$276,870	$307,178	110.9%	$2,642
1XXX NE 100 ST RD	1,698	2023	$493,552	$186,780	$306,772	164.2%	$2,638
9XX SE RIVERSIDE WEST DR	2,819	2007	$598,944	$310,090	$288,854	93.2%	$2,484
1XXX NE 128 PL	2,938	2007	$611,427	$323,180	$288,247	89.2%	$2,479
1XXXX NE 22 CT	2,052	2021	$513,145	$225,720	$287,425	127.3%	$2,472
1XXXX NE 2 WAY	2,795	2018	$592,198	$307,450	$284,748	92.6%	$2,449
2XXXX RIVER RUN RD	2,643	2014	$574,046	$290,730	$283,316	97.4%	$2,437
5XX SE RIVERSIDE EAST DR	2,617	2024	$543,829	$287,870	$255,959	88.9%	$2,201
2XXXX 65TH RD	3,950	2008	$689,726	$434,500	$255,226	58.7%	$2,195
2XXXX 23RD PL	2,865	1979	$570,289	$315,150	$255,139	81%	$2,194

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Suwannee County, ZIP 32008. 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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