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 33311 are overassessed?

30.7% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33311 (5,645 of 18,368 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 33311?

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 33311 property tax overassessment report

30.7% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33311 (5,645 of 18,368 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $5,245,766.

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18,368

Homes in ZIP

5,645

Flagged as overassessed

30.7%

$108,055

Avg overage / home

$359,496

Typical value

~$253/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 33311

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 NW 27 ST	3,172	1977	$2,120,840	$802,516	$1,318,324	164.3%	$11,338
6XX-636 NW 3 AVE	2,826	1944	$1,844,990	$714,978	$1,130,012	158%	$9,718
3XX NW 30 TER	2,848	1960	$1,582,910	$720,544	$862,366	119.7%	$7,416
2XXX NE 27 WAY	2,663	1955	$1,510,070	$673,739	$836,331	124.1%	$7,192
1XXX N FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD	1,128	1946	$1,108,950	$285,384	$823,566	288.6%	$7,083
1XX NW 31 AVE	2,488	1956	$1,366,980	$629,464	$737,516	117.2%	$6,343
1XXX NW 2 AVE	3,190	1956	$1,535,020	$807,070	$727,950	90.2%	$6,260
6XX NW 22 ST	3,185	1953	$1,529,220	$805,805	$723,415	89.8%	$6,221
2XXX NW 6 AVE	2,547	1953	$1,322,400	$644,391	$678,009	105.2%	$5,831
7XX NW 23 ST	3,154	1956	$1,468,470	$797,962	$670,508	84%	$5,766
2XXX NW 6 TER	3,433	1964	$1,536,620	$868,549	$668,071	76.9%	$5,745
2XXX NW 7 AVE	4,125	1962	$1,697,680	$1,043,625	$654,055	62.7%	$5,625
6XX NW 3 AVE	1,279	1958	$955,260	$323,587	$631,673	195.2%	$5,432
2XXX NW 3 AVE	3,373	1969	$1,483,080	$853,369	$629,711	73.8%	$5,416
7XX NW 24 ST	2,970	1959	$1,370,210	$751,410	$618,800	82.4%	$5,322
2XXX NW 10 AVE	3,709	1968	$1,554,790	$938,377	$616,413	65.7%	$5,301
2XXX NW 6 AVE	2,528	1959	$1,246,310	$639,584	$606,726	94.9%	$5,218
2XXX NW 7 AVE	3,151	1956	$1,385,480	$797,203	$588,277	73.8%	$5,059
7XX NW 22 ST	3,956	1956	$1,582,070	$1,000,868	$581,202	58.1%	$4,998
4XX NW 25 ST	2,203	1953	$1,118,300	$557,359	$560,941	100.6%	$4,824
2XXX NW 10 AVE	3,988	1974	$1,545,860	$1,008,964	$536,896	53.2%	$4,617
3XX NW 21 CT	2,941	2008	$1,277,990	$744,073	$533,917	71.8%	$4,592
4XX NW 24 ST	2,953	1952	$1,279,310	$747,109	$532,201	71.2%	$4,577
2XX NW 21 CT	2,638	1976	$1,199,190	$667,414	$531,776	79.7%	$4,573
2XXX NW 6 TER	2,488	1956	$1,155,250	$629,464	$525,786	83.5%	$4,522

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33311. 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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