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 32462 are overassessed?

38.3% of homes in Vernon ZIP 32462 (395 of 1,030 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 Vernon ZIP 32462?

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 32462 property tax overassessment report

38.3% of homes in Vernon ZIP 32462 (395 of 1,030 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $177,043.

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1,030

Homes in ZIP

395

Flagged as overassessed

38.3%

$52,117

Avg overage / home

$142,762

Typical value

~$83/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 32462

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 SUNSET POINT RD	3,699	1999	$672,819	$307,017	$365,802	119.1%	$3,146
3XXX NEW JERUSALEM RD	3,656	2024	$607,999	$303,448	$304,551	100.4%	$2,619
2XXX SHAKEY JOE RD	3,993	2006	$563,037	$331,419	$231,618	69.9%	$1,992
4XXX BUNKER RD	2,673	2020	$430,255	$221,859	$208,396	93.9%	$1,792
3XXX HICKS LAKE LN	2,286	2009	$371,288	$189,738	$181,550	95.7%	$1,561
4XXX CYPRESS CROSSING RD	3,326	2022	$452,018	$276,058	$175,960	63.7%	$1,513
3XXX HWY 277	1,648	1951	$307,539	$136,784	$170,755	124.8%	$1,468
5XXX BOYNTON CUTOFF RD	4,247	1996	$519,468	$352,501	$166,967	47.4%	$1,436
1XXXX STEELE FIELD RD	1,393	2008	$275,862	$115,619	$160,243	138.6%	$1,378
4XXX WILDERNESS RD	2,823	2006	$394,398	$234,309	$160,089	68.3%	$1,377
3XXX HOLMES VALLEY RD	2,647	2016	$379,060	$219,701	$159,359	72.5%	$1,370
3XXX KEENKUTTER RD	2,458	2002	$359,111	$204,014	$155,097	76%	$1,334
4XXX PATE POND RD	2,134	2003	$332,010	$177,122	$154,888	87.4%	$1,332
2XXX HOLMES VALLEY RD	4,881	2001	$559,326	$405,123	$154,203	38.1%	$1,326
2XXX OWENS COMMUNITY RD	3,731	2007	$456,061	$309,673	$146,388	47.3%	$1,259
3XXX CREEK RD	2,204	1997	$329,001	$182,932	$146,069	79.8%	$1,256
3XXX SHELL LANDING RD	1,338	1963	$255,328	$111,054	$144,274	129.9%	$1,241
3XXX SKIPPER RD	2,346	2008	$338,172	$194,718	$143,454	73.7%	$1,234
1XXX SUNSET POINT RD	2,247	2021	$329,409	$186,501	$142,908	76.6%	$1,229
3XXX JACKSON AVE	3,693	1997	$447,920	$306,519	$141,401	46.1%	$1,216
2XXX PIONEER RD	3,308	1978	$414,350	$274,564	$139,786	50.9%	$1,202
2XXX RODEO DR	2,939	2018	$380,914	$243,937	$136,977	56.2%	$1,178
3XXX JACKSON AVE	3,108	2020	$386,173	$257,964	$128,209	49.7%	$1,103
4XXX CYPRESS CROSSING RD	1,546	2022	$254,928	$128,318	$126,610	98.7%	$1,089
5XXX MCCALL RD	4,213	1961	$475,590	$349,679	$125,911	36%	$1,083

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Washington County, ZIP 32462. 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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