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 32427 are overassessed?

36.1% of homes in Caryville ZIP 32427 (107 of 296 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 Caryville ZIP 32427?

File Form DR-486 with the Washington 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 32427 property tax overassessment report

36.1% of homes in Caryville ZIP 32427 (107 of 296 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $49,987.

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296

Homes in ZIP

107

Flagged as overassessed

36.1%

$54,322

Avg overage / home

$139,719

Typical value

~$79/sqft

Your Washington 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 32427

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
2XXX FERAL LN	3,718	2007	$509,617	$293,722	$215,895	73.5%	$1,857
5XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	2,353	2004	$367,946	$185,887	$182,059	97.9%	$1,566
4XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	2,262	1979	$330,810	$178,698	$152,112	85.1%	$1,308
2XXX LILLARD LANE	1,971	2006	$306,193	$155,709	$150,484	96.6%	$1,294
5XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	3,300	2008	$407,592	$260,700	$146,892	56.3%	$1,263
3XXX PATE POND RD	1,151	1997	$234,529	$90,929	$143,600	157.9%	$1,235
1XXX HAMMOND RD	2,524	2021	$331,245	$199,396	$131,849	66.1%	$1,134
3XXX CRAIN CT	2,775	2009	$347,167	$219,225	$127,942	58.4%	$1,100
3XXX ANDERS RD	2,448	2011	$311,516	$193,392	$118,124	61.1%	$1,016
4XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	1,479	1965	$234,473	$116,841	$117,632	100.7%	$1,012
3XXX UNION HILL RD	2,128	1992	$283,323	$168,112	$115,211	68.5%	$991
1XXX BROCK RD	3,522	2024	$386,598	$278,238	$108,360	38.9%	$932
4XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	1,560	2018	$228,481	$123,240	$105,241	85.4%	$905
5XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	1,171	2004	$194,929	$92,509	$102,420	110.7%	$881
3XXX ELLIS RD	2,020	1983	$261,837	$159,580	$102,257	64.1%	$879
1XXX BASS RD	2,003	1987	$256,136	$158,237	$97,899	61.9%	$842
4XXX CEDAR LN	2,220	2014	$270,444	$175,380	$95,064	54.2%	$818
2XXX PATE POND RD	2,048	2022	$255,621	$161,792	$93,829	58%	$807
5XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	3,624	1993	$374,919	$286,296	$88,623	31%	$762
4XXX SIMMONS RD	1,827	1990	$231,122	$144,333	$86,789	60.1%	$746
1XXX REDMON RD	2,101	1984	$251,306	$165,979	$85,327	51.4%	$734
5XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	1,947	1954	$237,806	$153,813	$83,993	54.6%	$722
1XXX POND CREEK RD	1,712	2015	$213,191	$135,248	$77,943	57.6%	$670
4XXX OTTER LN	3,709	1982	$368,859	$293,011	$75,848	25.9%	$652
4XXX DOUGLAS FERRY RD	1,800	2020	$211,345	$142,200	$69,145	48.6%	$595

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Washington County, ZIP 32427. 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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