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 33308 are overassessed?

30.6% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33308 (6,290 of 20,586 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 33308?

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 33308 property tax overassessment report

30.6% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33308 (6,290 of 20,586 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $23,682,699.

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20,586

Homes in ZIP

6,290

Flagged as overassessed

30.6%

$437,806

Avg overage / home

$706,556

Typical value

~$399/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 33308

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
3XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	2,340	1950	$4,704,270	$933,660	$3,770,610	403.9%	$32,427
2XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	3,308	1956	$4,986,220	$1,319,892	$3,666,328	277.8%	$31,530
2XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	3,265	1950	$4,952,920	$1,302,735	$3,650,185	280.2%	$31,392
3XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	3,494	1982	$4,852,090	$1,394,106	$3,457,984	248%	$29,739
2X SARANAC RD	4,323	1968	$4,967,150	$1,724,877	$3,242,273	188%	$27,884
5X BAY COLONY DR	3,947	1989	$4,754,400	$1,574,853	$3,179,547	201.9%	$27,344
3XXX N OCEAN BLVD	4,299	1997	$4,854,660	$1,715,301	$3,139,359	183%	$26,998
3XXX N OCEAN BLVD	4,630	1998	$4,979,840	$1,847,370	$3,132,470	169.6%	$26,939
3XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	3,610	1982	$4,570,610	$1,440,390	$3,130,220	217.3%	$26,920
5XXX NE 33 AVE	3,572	1964	$4,535,870	$1,425,228	$3,110,642	218.3%	$26,752
2XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	2,145	1959	$3,957,210	$855,855	$3,101,355	362.4%	$26,672
3XXX N OCEAN BLVD	4,299	1997	$4,814,810	$1,715,301	$3,099,509	180.7%	$26,656
2XX S TRADEWINDS AVE	4,294	1964	$4,811,270	$1,713,306	$3,097,964	180.8%	$26,642
3XXX N OCEAN BLVD	4,630	1998	$4,938,920	$1,847,370	$3,091,550	167.3%	$26,587
4XXX NE 34 AVE	5,090	2023	$4,990,590	$2,030,910	$2,959,680	145.7%	$25,453
1X COMPASS LN	4,443	1977	$4,640,620	$1,772,757	$2,867,863	161.8%	$24,664
2XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	3,912	1953	$4,417,810	$1,560,888	$2,856,922	183%	$24,570
8 SENECA RD	4,301	2022	$4,503,200	$1,716,099	$2,787,101	162.4%	$23,969
1XX BAY COLONY DR	5,388	1970	$4,933,020	$2,149,812	$2,783,208	129.5%	$23,936
1X SARANAC RD	4,801	2000	$4,683,820	$1,915,599	$2,768,221	144.5%	$23,807
1XX N COMPASS DR	5,341	1973	$4,891,850	$2,131,059	$2,760,791	129.6%	$23,743
3XXX NE 59 ST	3,580	2022	$4,188,400	$1,428,420	$2,759,980	193.2%	$23,736
5X CAYUGA RD	4,270	1961	$4,441,850	$1,703,730	$2,738,120	160.7%	$23,548
2XXX N ATLANTIC BLVD	4,861	2015	$4,649,290	$1,939,539	$2,709,751	139.7%	$23,304
7 GATEHOUSE RD	5,247	2024	$4,792,190	$2,093,553	$2,698,637	128.9%	$23,208

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33308. 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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