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 33021 are overassessed?

40.2% of homes in Hollywood ZIP 33021 (7,006 of 17,411 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 33021?

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 33021 property tax overassessment report

40.2% of homes in Hollywood ZIP 33021 (7,006 of 17,411 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $7,948,163.

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17,411

Homes in ZIP

7,006

Flagged as overassessed

40.2%

$131,916

Avg overage / home

$473,042

Typical value

~$262/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 33021

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
4XXX N 41 ST	7,079	2008	$4,153,680	$1,854,698	$2,298,982	124%	$19,771
2XXX FAIRWAY DR	6,840	1972	$4,076,420	$1,792,080	$2,284,340	127.5%	$19,645
2XXX PALMER DR	10,059	1973	$4,893,900	$2,635,458	$2,258,442	85.7%	$19,423
4XXX MANGRUM CT	10,466	2023	$4,936,260	$2,742,092	$2,194,168	80%	$18,870
4XXX PLAYER ST	4,696	1970	$2,653,720	$1,230,352	$1,423,368	115.7%	$12,241
3XXX N 42 TER	4,420	2008	$2,458,020	$1,158,040	$1,299,980	112.3%	$11,180
2XXX PALMER DR	5,941	1978	$2,798,960	$1,556,542	$1,242,418	79.8%	$10,685
4XXX PARK VIEW DR	6,359	2006	$2,877,600	$1,666,058	$1,211,542	72.7%	$10,419
4XXX MANGRUM CT	13,401	2020	$4,673,100	$3,511,062	$1,162,038	33.1%	$9,994
5XXX N 35 ST	6,923	1974	$2,973,700	$1,813,826	$1,159,874	63.9%	$9,975
4XXX MANGRUM CT	5,082	1972	$2,454,820	$1,331,484	$1,123,336	84.4%	$9,661
3XXX N 32 TER	10,654	1986	$3,911,540	$2,791,348	$1,120,192	40.1%	$9,634
4XXX CASPER CT	4,447	1973	$2,256,680	$1,165,114	$1,091,566	93.7%	$9,387
5XXX N 36 CT	3,560	1974	$2,022,050	$932,720	$1,089,330	116.8%	$9,368
3XXX N 53 AVE	3,712	1974	$2,042,050	$972,544	$1,069,506	110%	$9,198
5XXX HARDING ST	3,383	1955	$1,954,650	$886,346	$1,068,304	120.5%	$9,187
4XXX MANGRUM CT	6,101	1972	$2,625,260	$1,598,462	$1,026,798	64.2%	$8,830
4XXX MANGRUM CT	6,424	1973	$2,709,780	$1,683,088	$1,026,692	61%	$8,830
4XXX CASPER CT	4,650	1971	$2,206,330	$1,218,300	$988,030	81.1%	$8,497
5XXX HARDING ST	2,532	1957	$1,626,360	$663,384	$962,976	145.2%	$8,282
4XXX MANGRUM CT	5,147	1985	$2,279,720	$1,348,514	$931,206	69.1%	$8,008
3XXX N 45 AVE	7,118	1989	$2,789,880	$1,864,916	$924,964	49.6%	$7,955
4XXX PLAYER ST	8,575	1971	$3,163,560	$2,246,650	$916,910	40.8%	$7,885
3XXX N 40 AVE	4,994	1986	$2,216,400	$1,308,428	$907,972	69.4%	$7,809
3XXX N 31 TER	4,440	1976	$2,061,900	$1,163,280	$898,620	77.2%	$7,728

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33021. 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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