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 33179 are overassessed?

30.4% of homes in Unincorporated County ZIP 33179 (4,619 of 15,181 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 Unincorporated County ZIP 33179?

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.

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ZIP 33179 property tax overassessment report

30.4% of homes in Unincorporated County ZIP 33179 (4,619 of 15,181 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $10,603,909.

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15,181

Homes in ZIP

4,619

Flagged as overassessed

30.4%

$266,944

Avg overage / home

$372,870

Typical value

~$216/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 33179

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 NE 188 ST	5,743	2024	$4,822,130	$1,240,488	$3,581,642	288.7%	$30,802
1XXXX NE 21 CT	5,633	2024	$4,598,916	$1,216,728	$3,382,188	278%	$29,087
2XXX NE 194 TER	5,284	2024	$4,442,064	$1,141,344	$3,300,720	289.2%	$28,386
2XXX NE 194 DR	4,780	2023	$4,046,284	$1,032,480	$3,013,804	291.9%	$25,919
1XXXX NE 19 PL	5,188	2024	$3,957,500	$1,120,608	$2,836,892	253.2%	$24,397
2XXXX NE 21 CT	5,648	2024	$4,018,178	$1,219,968	$2,798,210	229.4%	$24,065
2XXX NE 191 DR	5,563	2024	$3,995,570	$1,201,608	$2,793,962	232.5%	$24,028
1XXX NE 193 ST	5,171	2024	$3,840,290	$1,116,936	$2,723,354	243.8%	$23,421
1XXXX NE 20 CT	4,284	2019	$3,629,432	$925,344	$2,704,088	292.2%	$23,255
2XXX NE 195 DR	3,863	2024	$3,412,232	$834,408	$2,577,824	308.9%	$22,169
1XXXX NE 20 CT	4,638	2023	$3,479,166	$1,001,808	$2,477,358	247.3%	$21,305
1XXXX NE 20 AVE	4,304	2022	$3,266,796	$929,664	$2,337,132	251.4%	$20,099
1XXXX NE 20 AVE	4,248	2023	$3,236,262	$917,568	$2,318,694	252.7%	$19,941
1XXXX NE 19 CT	6,570	1990	$3,717,032	$1,419,120	$2,297,912	161.9%	$19,762
1XXX NE 196 TER	5,043	2024	$3,365,780	$1,089,288	$2,276,492	209%	$19,578
1XXX NE 194 ST	6,751	2002	$3,672,432	$1,458,216	$2,214,216	151.8%	$19,042
1XXXX NE 22 RD	3,880	2024	$3,031,775	$838,080	$2,193,695	261.8%	$18,866
1XXXX NE 14 CT	5,760	2002	$3,355,624	$1,244,160	$2,111,464	169.7%	$18,159
1XXX NE 194 ST	6,176	2005	$3,398,296	$1,334,016	$2,064,280	154.7%	$17,753
1XXX NE 194 ST	9,545	2009	$4,121,954	$2,061,720	$2,060,234	99.9%	$17,718
1XXXX NE 16 CT	6,722	2000	$3,485,065	$1,451,952	$2,033,113	140%	$17,485
1XXX NE 194 ST	7,392	2001	$3,627,922	$1,596,672	$2,031,250	127.2%	$17,469
1XXX NE 194 ST	6,950	2002	$3,489,979	$1,501,200	$1,988,779	132.5%	$17,103
1XXXX NE 20 CT	6,359	1965	$3,342,773	$1,373,544	$1,969,229	143.4%	$16,935
1XXX NE 194 ST	5,372	2001	$3,126,981	$1,160,352	$1,966,629	169.5%	$16,913

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Miami-Dade County, ZIP 33179. 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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