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 32526 are overassessed?

25.1% of homes in Pensacola ZIP 32526 (4,391 of 17,508 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 32526?

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 32526 property tax overassessment report

25.1% of homes in Pensacola ZIP 32526 (4,391 of 17,508 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,819,307.

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17,508

Homes in ZIP

4,391

Flagged as overassessed

25.1%

$74,659

Avg overage / home

$253,207

Typical value

~$119/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 32526

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
5XXX W NINE MILE RD	4,592	1969	$1,623,838	$546,448	$1,077,390	197.2%	$9,266
8XXX FOXTAIL LP	6,961	2015	$1,552,649	$828,359	$724,290	87.4%	$6,229
7XXX KLONDIKE RD	6,264	2024	$1,465,839	$745,416	$720,423	96.6%	$6,196
5XXX W NINE MILE RD	4,198	1962	$1,111,111	$499,562	$611,549	122.4%	$5,259
6XXX HURST HAMMOCK RD	2,326	1979	$885,886	$276,794	$609,092	220.1%	$5,238
7XXX SASSER LN	4,254	2013	$1,099,846	$506,226	$593,620	117.3%	$5,105
8XXX FOXTAIL LP	5,404	2015	$1,203,365	$643,076	$560,289	87.1%	$4,818
9XXX MOBILE HWY	6,928	2015	$1,375,735	$824,432	$551,303	66.9%	$4,741
6XXX EAST FENCE RD	7,698	2023	$1,465,822	$916,062	$549,760	60%	$4,728
8XXX FOXTAIL LP	6,724	2023	$1,342,953	$800,156	$542,797	67.8%	$4,668
2XXX SWEET HEART LN	5,596	2019	$1,193,132	$665,924	$527,208	79.2%	$4,534
8XXX EIGHT MILE CREEK RD	7,687	1998	$1,386,327	$914,753	$471,574	51.6%	$4,056
8XXX SPIDER LILY WAY	4,872	2015	$1,049,704	$579,768	$469,936	81.1%	$4,041
7XXX KLONDIKE RD	6,723	1996	$1,224,298	$800,037	$424,261	53%	$3,649
8XXX SPIDER LILY WAY	4,612	2015	$965,023	$548,828	$416,195	75.8%	$3,579
7XXX KLONDIKE RD	5,383	2024	$1,051,304	$640,577	$410,727	64.1%	$3,532
8XXX KLONDIKE RD	4,876	2019	$987,886	$580,244	$407,642	70.3%	$3,506
5XXX SAUFLEY FIELD RD	5,078	2022	$1,009,573	$604,282	$405,291	67.1%	$3,486
8XXX SPIDER LILY WAY	5,371	2013	$1,034,689	$639,149	$395,540	61.9%	$3,402
8XXX FOXTAIL LP	4,758	2014	$957,789	$566,202	$391,587	69.2%	$3,368
9XXX BEULAH RD	5,958	2000	$1,090,241	$709,002	$381,239	53.8%	$3,279
6XXX HUNTINGTON CREEK BLVD	4,648	2022	$927,326	$553,112	$374,214	67.7%	$3,218
8XXX ROSE MALLOW WAY	4,753	2015	$935,286	$565,607	$369,679	65.4%	$3,179
5XXX HUNTINGTON CREEK BLVD	4,285	2023	$876,423	$509,915	$366,508	71.9%	$3,152
8XXX FOXTAIL LP	5,037	2012	$959,781	$599,403	$360,378	60.1%	$3,099

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Escambia County, ZIP 32526. 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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