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 32757 are overassessed?

26.2% of homes in Mount Dora ZIP 32757 (3,120 of 11,894 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 Mount Dora ZIP 32757?

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 32757 property tax overassessment report

26.2% of homes in Mount Dora ZIP 32757 (3,120 of 11,894 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,940,639.

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11,894

Homes in ZIP

3,120

Flagged as overassessed

26.2%

$109,594

Avg overage / home

$365,636

Typical value

~$183/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 32757

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
6XXX DORA DR	9,029	2018	$4,763,960	$1,652,307	$3,111,653	188.3%	$26,760
3XX LINCOLN AVE	2,760	1973	$2,971,592	$505,080	$2,466,512	488.3%	$21,212
2XXX SPRING ORCHARD AVE	4,650	2022	$3,150,250	$850,950	$2,299,300	270.2%	$19,774
3XXX BRITT RD	1,769	1962	$2,044,585	$323,727	$1,720,858	531.6%	$14,799
3XXX JAVENS CIR	4,077	1979	$2,431,158	$746,091	$1,685,067	225.9%	$14,492
1XXX NATURELAND CT	8,720	2014	$3,158,634	$1,595,760	$1,562,874	97.9%	$13,441
6XXX DORA DR	2,986	1990	$2,034,160	$546,438	$1,487,722	272.3%	$12,794
6XXX DORA DR	7,030	2010	$2,728,820	$1,286,490	$1,442,330	112.1%	$12,404
8XXX EARLWOOD AVE	8,262	1996	$2,877,160	$1,511,946	$1,365,214	90.3%	$11,741
2XXX SPRING ORCHARD AVE	5,687	2022	$2,319,389	$1,040,721	$1,278,668	122.9%	$10,997
1XXX NATURELAND CT	5,370	2016	$2,251,931	$982,710	$1,269,221	129.2%	$10,915
4XX LAKESHORE POINTE BLVD	7,211	2015	$2,549,767	$1,319,613	$1,230,154	93.2%	$10,579
7XXX LAKE OLA DR	7,478	2005	$2,474,930	$1,368,474	$1,106,456	80.9%	$9,516
6XXX DORA DR	3,449	1952	$1,706,920	$631,167	$1,075,753	170.4%	$9,251
4XXX LAKE CARLTON DR	5,088	2005	$1,965,290	$931,104	$1,034,186	111.1%	$8,894
2XXX ROBERT D RD	3,142	1986	$1,574,876	$574,986	$999,890	173.9%	$8,599
4XXX SLOEWOOD DR	3,374	2017	$1,549,920	$617,442	$932,478	151%	$8,019
6XXX DORA DR	6,648	1963	$2,104,220	$1,216,584	$887,636	73%	$7,634
7XXX EARLWOOD AVE	4,492	1959	$1,677,770	$822,036	$855,734	104.1%	$7,359
2XX LAKESHORE POINTE BLVD	4,794	2016	$1,720,721	$877,302	$843,419	96.1%	$7,253
1XXX OVERLOOK DR	6,800	2004	$2,065,309	$1,244,400	$820,909	66%	$7,060
1XXX GERTRUDE PL	3,288	1974	$1,418,541	$601,704	$816,837	135.8%	$7,025
1XXX NILES RD	1,825	1997	$1,148,311	$333,975	$814,336	243.8%	$7,003
3XX LAKESHORE POINTE BLVD	3,462	2010	$1,446,559	$633,546	$813,013	128.3%	$6,992
6XXX ALLEN ST	1,900	2003	$1,119,840	$347,700	$772,140	222.1%	$6,640

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 32757. 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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