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 32776 are overassessed?

26.6% of homes in Sorrento ZIP 32776 (1,216 of 4,567 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 Sorrento ZIP 32776?

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 32776 property tax overassessment report

26.6% of homes in Sorrento ZIP 32776 (1,216 of 4,567 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,216,029.

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4,567

Homes in ZIP

1,216

Flagged as overassessed

26.6%

$116,282

Avg overage / home

$383,717

Typical value

~$182/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 32776

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 WOLF BRANCH RD	1,807	1997	$1,278,530	$328,874	$949,656	288.8%	$8,167
2XXXX ESTATES RIDGE DR	4,993	2024	$1,772,209	$908,726	$863,483	95%	$7,426
2XXXX WOLF BRANCH RD	2,136	1975	$1,186,064	$388,752	$797,312	205.1%	$6,857
3XXXX WEBBS WAY	7,714	2020	$2,194,613	$1,403,948	$790,665	56.3%	$6,800
2XXXX WOLF BRANCH RD	4,088	1989	$1,374,846	$744,016	$630,830	84.8%	$5,425
2XXXX HUTCHESON LN	2,706	2003	$1,109,912	$492,492	$617,420	125.4%	$5,310
2XXXX WOLF BRANCH RD	3,343	2000	$1,189,733	$608,426	$581,307	95.5%	$4,999
3XXXX SIGNATURE POINTE	5,206	2017	$1,527,313	$947,492	$579,821	61.2%	$4,986
6XXX MT PLYMOUTH RD	4,090	2017	$1,314,196	$744,380	$569,816	76.5%	$4,900
3XXXX NASHUA BLVD	3,734	2000	$1,220,816	$679,588	$541,228	79.6%	$4,655
3XXXX COUNTY ROAD 437	1,773	1998	$860,620	$322,686	$537,934	166.7%	$4,626
3XXXX WEBBS WAY	2,276	2017	$951,236	$414,232	$537,004	129.6%	$4,618
3XXXX WEBBS WAY	3,517	2007	$1,173,177	$640,094	$533,083	83.3%	$4,585
2XXXX CYPRESS MILL RD	1,804	1978	$841,860	$328,328	$513,532	156.4%	$4,416
3XXXX EQUESTRIAN TRL	3,792	2008	$1,202,469	$690,144	$512,325	74.2%	$4,406
3XXXX HICKORY LN	2,686	1990	$991,313	$488,852	$502,461	102.8%	$4,321
2XXXX ARUNDEL WAY	6,580	2005	$1,698,592	$1,197,560	$501,032	41.8%	$4,309
2XXXX ESTATES RIDGE DR	10,903	2009	$2,479,376	$1,984,346	$495,030	24.9%	$4,257
2XXXX ESTATES RIDGE DR	9,747	2007	$2,257,651	$1,773,954	$483,697	27.3%	$4,160
2XXXX DERBY DR	2,890	2005	$996,323	$525,980	$470,343	89.4%	$4,045
2XXXX WOLF BRANCH RD	4,202	1986	$1,234,953	$764,764	$470,189	61.5%	$4,044
3XXXX COUNTY ROAD 437	828	1978	$616,601	$150,696	$465,905	309.2%	$4,007
3XXXX NOCATTEE TRL	1,889	1982	$808,526	$343,798	$464,728	135.2%	$3,997
2XXXX ESTATES RIDGE DR	3,309	2022	$1,058,816	$602,238	$456,578	75.8%	$3,927
2XXXX CYPRESS MILL RD	3,340	2008	$1,064,318	$607,880	$456,438	75.1%	$3,925

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 32776. 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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