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 32162 are overassessed?

17.1% of homes in The Villages ZIP 32162 (5,005 of 29,203 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 The Villages ZIP 32162?

File Form DR-486 with the Sumter 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 32162 property tax overassessment report

17.1% of homes in The Villages ZIP 32162 (5,005 of 29,203 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $7,294,433.

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29,203

Homes in ZIP

5,005

Flagged as overassessed

17.1%

$169,469

Avg overage / home

$368,404

Typical value

~$174/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32162

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
1XXXX NE 72ND BLVD	5,799	1999	$2,750,240	$1,009,026	$1,741,214	172.6%	$14,974
1XXX LAKE MIONA DR	3,074	2006	$1,949,710	$534,876	$1,414,834	264.5%	$12,168
7XXX E C-466	9,570	2016	$2,968,400	$1,665,180	$1,303,220	78.3%	$11,208
8XX SMITH PL	5,765	2006	$2,212,480	$1,003,110	$1,209,370	120.6%	$10,401
8XX SOUTH SHORE LN	2,922	2004	$1,602,720	$508,428	$1,094,292	215.2%	$9,411
1XXX RUSSELL LOOP	7,682	2024	$2,430,050	$1,336,668	$1,093,382	81.8%	$9,403
2XXX CLEARWATER RUN	6,699	2010	$2,216,300	$1,165,626	$1,050,674	90.1%	$9,036
1XXX NOBLE WAY	4,610	2005	$1,827,970	$802,140	$1,025,830	127.9%	$8,822
1XXX BRIER CREEK CIR	5,051	2012	$1,903,770	$878,874	$1,024,896	116.6%	$8,814
1XXX LAKE MIONA DR	4,441	2006	$1,779,870	$772,734	$1,007,136	130.3%	$8,661
2XXX BAYPOINT WAY	6,145	2010	$2,051,930	$1,069,230	$982,700	91.9%	$8,451
2XXX BROOKSIDE PL	3,610	2009	$1,588,510	$628,140	$960,370	152.9%	$8,259
2XXX HORIZON RUN	4,581	2010	$1,713,780	$797,094	$916,686	115%	$7,883
1XXX BLEASE LOOP	4,300	2006	$1,655,240	$748,200	$907,040	121.2%	$7,801
8XX SMITH PL	3,932	2006	$1,589,640	$684,168	$905,472	132.3%	$7,787
2XXX CLEARWATER RUN	4,849	2009	$1,743,060	$843,726	$899,334	106.6%	$7,734
2XXX HORIZON RUN	4,504	2009	$1,680,900	$783,696	$897,204	114.5%	$7,716
8XX SOUTH SHORE LN	3,008	2004	$1,411,110	$523,392	$887,718	169.6%	$7,634
1XXX BRIER CREEK CIR	4,857	2011	$1,728,380	$845,118	$883,262	104.5%	$7,596
2XXX CLEARWATER RUN	4,684	2008	$1,693,710	$815,016	$878,694	107.8%	$7,557
1XXX HARLEY CIR	5,721	2006	$1,873,120	$995,454	$877,666	88.2%	$7,548
2XXX CLEARWATER RUN	5,313	2009	$1,798,980	$924,462	$874,518	94.6%	$7,521
8XX SOUTH SHORE LN	2,696	2004	$1,333,890	$469,104	$864,786	184.3%	$7,437
6XX TERNBERRY FOREST DR	6,129	2006	$1,925,880	$1,066,446	$859,434	80.6%	$7,391
2XXX CLEARWATER RUN	4,407	2009	$1,611,800	$766,818	$844,982	110.2%	$7,267

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sumter County, ZIP 32162. 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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