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 32736 are overassessed?

31% of homes in Eustis ZIP 32736 (1,251 of 4,031 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 Eustis ZIP 32736?

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 32736 property tax overassessment report

31% of homes in Eustis ZIP 32736 (1,251 of 4,031 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,432,478.

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4,031

Homes in ZIP

1,251

Flagged as overassessed

31%

$133,147

Avg overage / home

$375,222

Typical value

~$178/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32736

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
2XXXX EQUES LN	7,306	2008	$2,099,676	$1,300,468	$799,208	61.5%	$6,873
3XXXX PINEGATE TRL	4,708	2016	$1,621,501	$838,024	$783,477	93.5%	$6,738
2XXXX GREENTREE LN	792	2000	$896,003	$140,976	$755,027	535.6%	$6,493
2XXXX RIDGE LINK RD	4,483	2022	$1,540,878	$797,974	$742,904	93.1%	$6,389
2XXXX SHADY BRANCH WAY	5,014	2019	$1,629,569	$892,492	$737,077	82.6%	$6,339
2XXXX COUNTY ROAD 44A	2,754	1983	$1,223,696	$490,212	$733,484	149.6%	$6,308
2XXXX DEEP SPRINGS LOOP	4,124	2006	$1,455,432	$734,072	$721,360	98.3%	$6,204
2XXXX LAKE SENECA RD	4,139	2021	$1,403,088	$736,742	$666,346	90.4%	$5,731
3XXXX HARBOR WAY	2,016	1990	$980,449	$358,848	$621,601	173.2%	$5,346
3XXXX N COUNTY ROAD 44A	1,292	2007	$846,449	$229,976	$616,473	268.1%	$5,302
2XXXX DEEP SPRINGS LOOP	4,522	2020	$1,399,459	$804,916	$594,543	73.9%	$5,113
2XXXX RIDGE LINK RD	3,244	2016	$1,169,463	$577,432	$592,031	102.5%	$5,091
3XXXX E LAKE JOANNA DR	1,048	1947	$777,127	$186,544	$590,583	316.6%	$5,079
2XXXX COUNTY ROAD 44A	1,229	2001	$779,350	$218,762	$560,588	256.3%	$4,821
3XXXX PANTER RIDGE RD	3,708	2008	$1,218,035	$660,024	$558,011	84.5%	$4,799
3XXXX PINEGATE TRL	3,118	2005	$1,112,788	$555,004	$557,784	100.5%	$4,797
2XXXX RIDGE LINK RD	4,134	2019	$1,291,979	$735,852	$556,127	75.6%	$4,783
2XXXX LAKE SENECA RD	1,055	2022	$729,681	$187,790	$541,891	288.6%	$4,660
3XXXX GRASSY HILL LN	900	1997	$695,647	$160,200	$535,447	334.2%	$4,605
3XXXX DONNAVISTA PL	4,726	2006	$1,371,304	$841,228	$530,076	63%	$4,559
3XXXX E STATE ROAD 44	3,600	2003	$1,159,324	$640,800	$518,524	80.9%	$4,459
2XXXX OUTBACK LN	2,433	2014	$947,160	$433,074	$514,086	118.7%	$4,421
2XXXX GROW RD	1,664	1994	$810,129	$296,192	$513,937	173.5%	$4,420
3XXXX SENECA RESERVE DR	2,600	2018	$971,253	$462,800	$508,453	109.9%	$4,373
3XXXX SENECA RESERVE DR	4,210	2022	$1,254,096	$749,380	$504,716	67.4%	$4,341

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 32736. 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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