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 33035 are overassessed?

23% of homes in Homestead ZIP 33035 (1,570 of 6,815 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 Homestead ZIP 33035?

File Form DR-486 with the Miami-Dade 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.

Miami-Dade County · Homestead

ZIP 33035 property tax overassessment report

23% of homes in Homestead ZIP 33035 (1,570 of 6,815 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $586,249.

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6,815

Homes in ZIP

1,570

Flagged as overassessed

23%

$43,419

Avg overage / home

$298,151

Typical value

~$190/sqft

Your Miami-Dade County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33035

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
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 19	1,370	2006	$388,676	$260,300	$128,376	49.3%	$1,104
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 21	1,370	2005	$388,676	$260,300	$128,376	49.3%	$1,104
2XXX SE 23 TER	3,046	2024	$701,658	$578,740	$122,918	21.2%	$1,057
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 40	1,370	2005	$378,334	$260,300	$118,034	45.3%	$1,015
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 44	1,370	2005	$378,334	$260,300	$118,034	45.3%	$1,015
2XXX SE 8 CT	2,666	2024	$619,618	$506,540	$113,078	22.3%	$972
1XXX SE 16 AVE	1,649	2004	$424,477	$313,310	$111,167	35.5%	$956
8XX SE 26 TER	3,048	2024	$683,942	$579,120	$104,822	18.1%	$901
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 45	1,250	1997	$341,296	$237,500	$103,796	43.7%	$893
9XX S BLUEBIRD LN	2,131	1980	$508,497	$404,890	$103,607	25.6%	$891
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 28	1,480	1998	$384,260	$281,200	$103,060	36.7%	$886
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 32	1,480	1997	$384,260	$281,200	$103,060	36.7%	$886
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 49	1,480	1998	$384,260	$281,200	$103,060	36.7%	$886
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 50	1,480	1998	$384,260	$281,200	$103,060	36.7%	$886
1XXX N GOLDENEYE LN	1,531	1978	$387,688	$290,890	$96,798	33.3%	$832
1XXX SE 15 ST	1,995	2005	$472,296	$379,050	$93,246	24.6%	$802
2XXX AUGUSTA DR 25	1,600	1998	$394,448	$304,000	$90,448	29.8%	$778
2XXX SE 9 ST	3,048	2024	$667,535	$579,120	$88,415	15.3%	$760
2XXX SE 24 CT	2,610	2024	$583,505	$495,900	$87,605	17.7%	$753
2XXX SE 8 CT	2,281	2024	$519,273	$433,390	$85,883	19.8%	$739
1XXX SE 23 ST	1,999	2004	$458,117	$379,810	$78,307	20.6%	$673
9XX SE 26 RD	2,409	2024	$535,079	$457,710	$77,369	16.9%	$665
1XXX S AUDUBON DR	1,642	1980	$388,603	$311,980	$76,623	24.6%	$659
1XXX SE 20 TER	2,289	2004	$510,892	$434,910	$75,982	17.5%	$653
2XXX SE 24 AVE	2,085	2024	$472,065	$396,150	$75,915	19.2%	$653

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Miami-Dade County, ZIP 33035. 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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