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 33020 are overassessed?

34.9% of homes in Hollywood ZIP 33020 (4,717 of 13,523 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 Hollywood ZIP 33020?

File Form DR-486 with the Broward 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 33020 property tax overassessment report

34.9% of homes in Hollywood ZIP 33020 (4,717 of 13,523 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,776,275.

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13,523

Homes in ZIP

4,717

Flagged as overassessed

34.9%

$117,740

Avg overage / home

$416,102

Typical value

~$281/sqft

Your Broward County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 21, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 15, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33020

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
1XXX FUNSTON ST	956	1948	$1,518,150	$268,636	$1,249,514	465.1%	$10,746
1XXX DEWEY ST	8,855	1952	$3,671,370	$2,488,255	$1,183,115	47.5%	$10,175
1XXX WASHINGTON ST	5,719	1951	$2,718,810	$1,607,039	$1,111,771	69.2%	$9,561
4XX N 19 AVE	4,810	1950	$2,414,810	$1,351,610	$1,063,200	78.7%	$9,144
1XXX DIPLOMAT PKWY	4,236	1977	$2,179,890	$1,190,316	$989,574	83.1%	$8,510
4XX-430 N 19 AVE	5,425	1948	$2,466,960	$1,524,425	$942,535	61.8%	$8,106
1XXX RODMAN ST	2,535	1951	$1,622,190	$712,335	$909,855	127.7%	$7,825
2XXX JACKSON ST	5,296	1951	$2,337,850	$1,488,176	$849,674	57.1%	$7,307
1XXX DEWEY ST	6,938	1951	$2,772,550	$1,949,578	$822,972	42.2%	$7,078
1XXX WASHINGTON ST	3,767	1935	$1,876,500	$1,058,527	$817,973	77.3%	$7,035
4XX-462 N 19 AVE	5,505	1948	$2,356,060	$1,546,905	$809,155	52.3%	$6,959
2XXX MADISON ST	6,437	1950	$2,595,340	$1,808,797	$786,543	43.5%	$6,764
1XXX MADISON ST	6,776	1925	$2,682,040	$1,904,056	$777,984	40.9%	$6,691
3XX-331 N 20 AVE	10,405	1953	$3,660,040	$2,923,805	$736,235	25.2%	$6,332
1XXX JACKSON ST	2,367	1947	$1,390,790	$665,127	$725,663	109.1%	$6,241
1XXX DEWEY ST	2,895	2007	$1,534,730	$813,495	$721,235	88.7%	$6,203
2XXX ROOSEVELT ST	2,089	1968	$1,306,080	$587,009	$719,071	122.5%	$6,184
5XX N 20 AVE	3,899	1951	$1,802,050	$1,095,619	$706,431	64.5%	$6,075
1XXX HARRISON ST	5,058	1947	$2,088,550	$1,421,298	$667,252	46.9%	$5,738
2XXX WASHINGTON ST	4,112	1926	$1,812,740	$1,155,472	$657,268	56.9%	$5,653
1XXX DEWEY ST	3,632	1964	$1,672,350	$1,020,592	$651,758	63.9%	$5,605
1XXX PLUNKETT ST	1,800	1949	$1,151,120	$505,800	$645,320	127.6%	$5,550
1XXX TYLER ST	5,540	1926	$2,173,240	$1,556,740	$616,500	39.6%	$5,302
1XXX MCKINLEY ST	1,954	1956	$1,161,720	$549,074	$612,646	111.6%	$5,269
1XXX DIXIEANNA ST	4,868	1945	$1,974,000	$1,367,908	$606,092	44.3%	$5,212

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33020. 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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