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 33305 are overassessed?

29.2% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33305 (1,723 of 5,907 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 Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33305?

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 33305 property tax overassessment report

29.2% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33305 (1,723 of 5,907 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $8,475,811.

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5,907

Homes in ZIP

1,723

Flagged as overassessed

29.2%

$572,002

Avg overage / home

$899,862

Typical value

~$447/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 33305

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 N OCEAN BLVD	2,720	2018	$4,992,230	$1,215,840	$3,776,390	310.6%	$32,477
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,683	2018	$4,924,210	$1,199,301	$3,724,909	310.6%	$32,034
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,501	2018	$4,747,740	$1,117,947	$3,629,793	324.7%	$31,216
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,501	2018	$4,747,740	$1,117,947	$3,629,793	324.7%	$31,216
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,823,600	$1,432,188	$3,391,412	236.8%	$29,166
2XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	3,491	1959	$4,914,820	$1,560,477	$3,354,343	215%	$28,847
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,781,300	$1,432,188	$3,349,112	233.8%	$28,802
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,739,000	$1,432,188	$3,306,812	230.9%	$28,439
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,335	2018	$4,348,580	$1,043,745	$3,304,835	316.6%	$28,422
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,696,700	$1,432,188	$3,264,512	227.9%	$28,075
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,654,400	$1,432,188	$3,222,212	225%	$27,711
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,900	2018	$4,481,060	$1,296,300	$3,184,760	245.7%	$27,389
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,612,100	$1,432,188	$3,179,912	222%	$27,347
2XXX NE 31 AVE	3,390	1960	$4,665,600	$1,515,330	$3,150,270	207.9%	$27,092
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,900	2018	$4,442,900	$1,296,300	$3,146,600	242.7%	$27,061
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,569,800	$1,432,188	$3,137,612	219.1%	$26,983
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,957	2018	$4,437,840	$1,321,779	$3,116,061	235.7%	$26,798
2XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	1,851	1951	$3,931,300	$827,397	$3,103,903	375.1%	$26,694
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,527,500	$1,432,188	$3,095,312	216.1%	$26,620
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,219	2018	$4,072,570	$991,893	$3,080,677	310.6%	$26,494
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	2,957	2018	$4,393,240	$1,321,779	$3,071,461	232.4%	$26,415
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,485,200	$1,432,188	$3,053,012	213.2%	$26,256
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,442,900	$1,432,188	$3,010,712	210.2%	$25,892
2XXX N OCEAN BLVD	3,204	2018	$4,400,600	$1,432,188	$2,968,412	207.3%	$25,528
2XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	3,092	1992	$4,334,690	$1,382,124	$2,952,566	213.6%	$25,392

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33305. 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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