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 32940 are overassessed?

21.6% of homes in Melbourne ZIP 32940 (4,587 of 21,205 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 Melbourne ZIP 32940?

File Form DR-486 with the Brevard 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 32940 property tax overassessment report

21.6% of homes in Melbourne ZIP 32940 (4,587 of 21,205 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,450,206.

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21,205

Homes in ZIP

4,587

Flagged as overassessed

21.6%

$112,811

Avg overage / home

$444,773

Typical value

~$152/sqft

Your Brevard County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32940

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
3XXX WYNDHAM WAY	12,709	2013	$3,715,610	$1,931,768	$1,783,842	92.3%	$15,341
6XXX N HIGHWAY 1	8,434	2019	$2,958,810	$1,281,968	$1,676,842	130.8%	$14,421
6XXX N HIGHWAY 1	8,623	2007	$2,600,530	$1,310,696	$1,289,834	98.4%	$11,093
6XXX STILL POINT DR	9,976	2021	$2,658,280	$1,516,352	$1,141,928	75.3%	$9,821
2XXX WYNDHAM WAY	6,762	2010	$2,112,540	$1,027,824	$1,084,716	105.5%	$9,329
6XXX MODERN DURAN DR	4,584	2019	$1,582,310	$696,768	$885,542	127.1%	$7,616
3XXX WYNDHAM WAY	6,741	2012	$1,907,260	$1,024,632	$882,628	86.1%	$7,591
6XXX STILL POINT DR	5,416	1996	$1,685,120	$823,232	$861,888	104.7%	$7,412
6XXX STILL POINT DR	5,166	2016	$1,641,380	$785,232	$856,148	109%	$7,363
6XXX STILL POINT DR	6,199	2002	$1,775,810	$942,248	$833,562	88.5%	$7,169
6XXX STILL POINT DR	6,940	2000	$1,887,660	$1,054,880	$832,780	78.9%	$7,162
6XXX STILL POINT DR	4,962	2003	$1,573,710	$754,224	$819,486	108.7%	$7,048
3XXX WYNDHAM WAY	9,866	2007	$2,306,660	$1,499,632	$807,028	53.8%	$6,940
6XXX STILL POINT DR	6,884	2016	$1,842,240	$1,046,368	$795,872	76.1%	$6,844
3XXX WYNDHAM WAY	10,325	2022	$2,364,840	$1,569,400	$795,440	50.7%	$6,841
6XXX STILL POINT DR	6,701	2001	$1,805,980	$1,018,552	$787,428	77.3%	$6,772
6XXX STILL POINT DR	7,957	1997	$1,996,700	$1,209,464	$787,236	65.1%	$6,770
8XXX SERRANO CIR	5,999	2021	$1,696,130	$911,848	$784,282	86%	$6,745
7XXX GORDA PEAK CT	5,697	2015	$1,637,830	$865,944	$771,886	89.1%	$6,638
6XXX STILL POINT DR	5,538	1997	$1,605,190	$841,776	$763,414	90.7%	$6,565
6XXX STILL POINT DR	8,038	1997	$1,980,740	$1,221,776	$758,964	62.1%	$6,527
3XXX WYNDHAM WAY	5,403	2014	$1,576,760	$821,256	$755,504	92%	$6,497
1XXX GRACEWOOD DR	4,743	2023	$1,473,770	$720,936	$752,834	104.4%	$6,474
3XXX WYNDHAM WAY	7,298	2009	$1,835,150	$1,109,296	$725,854	65.4%	$6,242
6XXX STILL POINT DR	5,835	2005	$1,608,240	$886,920	$721,320	81.3%	$6,203

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32940. 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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