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 32503 are overassessed?

34.5% of homes in Pensacola ZIP 32503 (4,077 of 11,834 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 Pensacola ZIP 32503?

File Form DR-486 with the Escambia 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 32503 property tax overassessment report

34.5% of homes in Pensacola ZIP 32503 (4,077 of 11,834 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,648,249.

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11,834

Homes in ZIP

4,077

Flagged as overassessed

34.5%

$132,572

Avg overage / home

$294,067

Typical value

~$141/sqft

Your Escambia County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32503

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
7 HYDE PARK RD	10,113	1992	$4,975,229	$1,425,933	$3,549,296	248.9%	$30,524
2XXX BAYOU BLVD	10,769	2013	$4,655,191	$1,518,429	$3,136,762	206.6%	$26,976
3XXX BLACKSHEAR AVE	9,504	2016	$4,286,358	$1,340,064	$2,946,294	219.9%	$25,338
2XXX PARADISE POINT DR	12,692	2006	$4,303,056	$1,789,572	$2,513,484	140.5%	$21,616
2XXX BLACKSHEAR AVE	8,766	2018	$3,449,130	$1,236,006	$2,213,124	179.1%	$19,033
2XXX BAYOU BLVD	8,194	2016	$3,313,762	$1,155,354	$2,158,408	186.8%	$18,562
2XXX BAYOU BLVD	8,348	2000	$3,195,453	$1,177,068	$2,018,385	171.5%	$17,358
3XXX MENENDEZ RD	9,427	2018	$3,317,879	$1,329,207	$1,988,672	149.6%	$17,103
4XX TANGLEWOOD DR	14,151	1963	$3,925,753	$1,995,291	$1,930,462	96.8%	$16,602
4XX TANGLEWOOD DR	7,610	2003	$2,921,934	$1,073,010	$1,848,924	172.3%	$15,901
4 HYDE PARK RD	6,634	2019	$2,743,418	$935,394	$1,808,024	193.3%	$15,549
1 BAYOU BLVD	6,465	2014	$2,639,687	$911,565	$1,728,122	189.6%	$14,862
1XXX OSCEOLA BLVD	8,461	1941	$2,884,026	$1,193,001	$1,691,025	141.7%	$14,543
1 HYDE PARK RD	7,081	1957	$2,625,128	$998,421	$1,626,707	162.9%	$13,990
3XXX MENENDEZ RD	6,657	2001	$2,519,575	$938,637	$1,580,938	168.4%	$13,596
2XXX BANQUOS CT	7,548	2018	$2,550,147	$1,064,268	$1,485,879	139.6%	$12,779
1XXX E 34TH ST	6,107	2020	$2,323,221	$861,087	$1,462,134	169.8%	$12,574
1XXX OSCEOLA BLVD	6,127	2024	$2,324,052	$863,907	$1,460,145	169%	$12,557
7XX TANGLEWOOD DR	12,372	2024	$3,199,320	$1,744,452	$1,454,868	83.4%	$12,512
2 BAYOU BLVD	5,158	2015	$2,157,449	$727,278	$1,430,171	196.6%	$12,299
2XXX PARADISE POINT DR	5,174	2020	$2,151,242	$729,534	$1,421,708	194.9%	$12,227
2XXX BAYOU BLVD	6,142	2006	$2,269,576	$866,022	$1,403,554	162.1%	$12,071
2XXX BAYOU BLVD	2,034	2010	$1,640,704	$286,794	$1,353,910	472.1%	$11,644
4XXX MENENDEZ RD	3,602	2023	$1,788,592	$507,882	$1,280,710	252.2%	$11,014
3XXX N 18TH AVE	7,139	1999	$2,276,656	$1,006,599	$1,270,057	126.2%	$10,922

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Escambia County, ZIP 32503. 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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