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 32359 are overassessed?

29.6% of homes in Steinhatchee ZIP 32359 (280 of 947 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 Steinhatchee ZIP 32359?

File Form DR-486 with the Taylor 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 32359 property tax overassessment report

29.6% of homes in Steinhatchee ZIP 32359 (280 of 947 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $254,258.

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947

Homes in ZIP

280

Flagged as overassessed

29.6%

$105,589

Avg overage / home

$204,666

Typical value

~$146/sqft

Your Taylor 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 32359

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
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR SE	6,659	1992	$1,731,350	$972,214	$759,136	78.1%	$6,529
1XX SW 271 AVE	5,463	2017	$1,521,200	$797,598	$723,602	90.7%	$6,223
3XX RIVERSIDE DR SE	1,426	1955	$861,800	$208,196	$653,604	313.9%	$5,621
6XX HWY 51 NE	384	2023	$620,390	$56,064	$564,326	1006.6%	$4,853
1XX SW 284 AVE	576	1992	$616,900	$84,096	$532,804	633.6%	$4,582
2XX GRANGER RD SE	2,249	1930	$853,530	$328,354	$525,176	159.9%	$4,517
3XX FIRST AVE NW	3,435	2007	$997,940	$501,510	$496,430	99%	$4,269
4XX GRANGER RD SE	1,764	1992	$702,160	$257,544	$444,616	172.6%	$3,824
1XXX DOYLE ST NE	562	2001	$486,630	$82,052	$404,578	493.1%	$3,479
1XX SECOND ST SE	1,152	2009	$572,280	$168,192	$404,088	240.3%	$3,475
1XXX CEDAR ST NE	1,124	1960	$547,290	$164,104	$383,186	233.5%	$3,295
1XXX DOYLE CT NE	2,200	1990	$665,980	$321,200	$344,780	107.3%	$2,965
1XXX RIVERSIDE DR SE	1,882	1966	$618,700	$274,772	$343,928	125.2%	$2,958
1XXX BAY ST NE	1,835	2014	$587,550	$267,910	$319,640	119.3%	$2,749
1XXX SUGAR HILL LN	3,464	2020	$816,040	$505,744	$310,296	61.4%	$2,669
1X SW 282 AVE	1,092	2017	$468,900	$159,432	$309,468	194.1%	$2,661
1XX SW 273 AVE	1,980	2009	$594,600	$289,080	$305,520	105.7%	$2,627
1XXX FIRST AVE SE	3,628	1999	$808,260	$529,688	$278,572	52.6%	$2,396
1XXX SW 814 ST	1,300	2006	$451,800	$189,800	$262,000	138%	$2,253
4XX GRANGER RD SE	2,803	1987	$671,170	$409,238	$261,932	64%	$2,253
6XX RIVERSIDE DR SE	1,693	2005	$508,700	$247,178	$261,522	105.8%	$2,249
3XX RIVERSIDE DR SE	1,453	2019	$471,610	$212,138	$259,472	122.3%	$2,231
1XX MAIN ST SW	3,809	2006	$804,260	$556,114	$248,146	44.6%	$2,134
1XXX DOYLE ST NE	3,227	2024	$718,110	$471,142	$246,968	52.4%	$2,124
1XX SUGAR HILL RD NE	1,229	1994	$425,200	$179,434	$245,766	137%	$2,114

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Taylor County, ZIP 32359. 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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