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 32735 are overassessed?

21.7% of homes in Grand Island ZIP 32735 (401 of 1,847 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 Grand Island ZIP 32735?

File Form DR-486 with the Lake 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 32735 property tax overassessment report

21.7% of homes in Grand Island ZIP 32735 (401 of 1,847 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $186,809.

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1,847

Homes in ZIP

401

Flagged as overassessed

21.7%

$54,169

Avg overage / home

$286,051

Typical value

~$163/sqft

Your Lake County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32735

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 FISH CAMP RD	720	1970	$954,932	$117,360	$837,572	713.7%	$7,203
1XXXX SUGARSAND RD	766	2016	$653,964	$124,858	$529,106	423.8%	$4,550
1XXXX GRAND ISLAND SHORES RD	6,380	2002	$1,479,865	$1,039,940	$439,925	42.3%	$3,783
3XXXX COUNTY ROAD 452	2,350	2003	$794,706	$383,050	$411,656	107.5%	$3,540
3XXXX COUNTY ROAD 452	1,788	1998	$662,740	$291,444	$371,296	127.4%	$3,193
1XXXX DONOVAN LN	1,458	2013	$547,497	$237,654	$309,843	130.4%	$2,665
1XXXX GRAND ISLAND SHORES RD	2,693	1921	$700,650	$438,959	$261,691	59.6%	$2,251
1XXXX EAGLES POINT CT	2,383	2014	$616,663	$388,429	$228,234	58.8%	$1,963
3XXXX TREETOP LN	1,532	1995	$460,615	$249,716	$210,899	84.5%	$1,814
1XXXX GRAND ISLAND SHORES RD	3,043	1960	$700,976	$496,009	$204,967	41.3%	$1,763
3XXXX COUNTY ROAD 452	1,620	2020	$436,499	$264,060	$172,439	65.3%	$1,483
3XXXX S FISH CAMP RD	1,391	1999	$394,239	$226,733	$167,506	73.9%	$1,441
1XXXX COUNTY ROAD 44	1,841	1964	$464,761	$300,083	$164,678	54.9%	$1,416
3XXXX APIARY RD	4,754	1990	$934,030	$774,902	$159,128	20.5%	$1,369
3XXXX S FISH CAMP RD	2,173	1924	$511,080	$354,199	$156,881	44.3%	$1,349
1XXXX HONEY BLOSSOM DR	1,954	2002	$470,966	$318,502	$152,464	47.9%	$1,311
3XXXX S FISH CAMP RD	1,715	1983	$430,042	$279,545	$150,497	53.8%	$1,294
3XXXX COUNTY ROAD 452	1,799	1979	$439,860	$293,237	$146,623	50%	$1,261
3XXXX S FISH CAMP RD	1,955	2013	$452,029	$318,665	$133,364	41.9%	$1,147
3XXXX LAKE YALE PL	1,071	1975	$297,089	$174,573	$122,516	70.2%	$1,054
3XXXX LAKE YALE PL	1,718	1981	$402,201	$280,034	$122,167	43.6%	$1,051
1XXXX BISCAYNE GROVE LN	1,911	2018	$433,632	$311,493	$122,139	39.2%	$1,050
1XXXX DONOVAN LN	1,188	1937	$309,419	$193,644	$115,775	59.8%	$996
3XXXX S FISH CAMP RD	1,134	1946	$296,108	$184,842	$111,266	60.2%	$957
3XXXX QUEEN BEE LN	1,600	2006	$360,091	$260,800	$99,291	38.1%	$854

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 32735. 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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