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 33312 are overassessed?

27.6% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33312 (4,376 of 15,877 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 33312?

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 33312 property tax overassessment report

27.6% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33312 (4,376 of 15,877 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $8,148,464.

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15,877

Homes in ZIP

4,376

Flagged as overassessed

27.6%

$216,521

Avg overage / home

$530,191

Typical value

~$300/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 33312

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 SW 4 ST	2,511	1952	$3,685,630	$753,300	$2,932,330	389.3%	$25,218
1XXX SW 6 ST	3,915	1924	$3,529,920	$1,174,500	$2,355,420	200.5%	$20,257
1XXX SW 15 AVE	7,342	2002	$4,513,890	$2,202,600	$2,311,290	104.9%	$19,877
1XXX SW 14 AVE	5,369	1946	$3,793,680	$1,610,700	$2,182,980	135.5%	$18,774
3XXX STIRLING RD	1,308	1977	$2,572,920	$392,400	$2,180,520	555.7%	$18,752
1XXX SW 15 AVE	4,235	1972	$3,306,100	$1,270,500	$2,035,600	160.2%	$17,506
1XXX SW 15 AVE	5,616	2002	$3,703,630	$1,684,800	$2,018,830	119.8%	$17,362
2XXX SW 28 TER	8,168	2016	$4,423,790	$2,450,400	$1,973,390	80.5%	$16,971
2XXX SW 30 AVE	6,291	2019	$3,694,670	$1,887,300	$1,807,370	95.8%	$15,543
2XXX SW 26 AVE	4,505	1957	$3,149,360	$1,351,500	$1,797,860	133%	$15,462
1XXX SW 5 PL	5,011	2024	$3,274,270	$1,503,300	$1,770,970	117.8%	$15,230
1XXX SW 5 CT	1,556	1951	$2,222,640	$466,800	$1,755,840	376.1%	$15,100
2XXX W STATE ROAD 84	6,139	1957	$3,596,870	$1,841,700	$1,755,170	95.3%	$15,094
1XXX SW 5 CT	3,881	2023	$2,844,090	$1,164,300	$1,679,790	144.3%	$14,446
6XX SW 11 AVE	1,898	1951	$2,204,330	$569,400	$1,634,930	287.1%	$14,060
1XXX SW 19 AVE	5,028	1967	$3,122,540	$1,508,400	$1,614,140	107%	$13,882
4XX PALM AVE	6,593	1935	$3,589,260	$1,977,900	$1,611,360	81.5%	$13,858
7XX SW 4 PL	3,099	1957	$2,531,760	$929,700	$1,602,060	172.3%	$13,778
1XXX SW 14 TER	3,724	1960	$2,699,550	$1,117,200	$1,582,350	141.6%	$13,608
1XXX SW 5 PL	4,531	2010	$2,849,670	$1,359,300	$1,490,370	109.6%	$12,817
7XX SW 4 PL	3,812	2014	$2,626,060	$1,143,600	$1,482,460	129.6%	$12,749
8XX SW 12 AVE	3,186	2002	$2,435,140	$955,800	$1,479,340	154.8%	$12,722
1XXX SW 5 CT	4,117	2023	$2,679,990	$1,235,100	$1,444,890	117%	$12,426
8XX SW 4 PL	2,990	1948	$2,329,310	$897,000	$1,432,310	159.7%	$12,318
7XX SW 12 AVE	1,768	1949	$1,924,410	$530,400	$1,394,010	262.8%	$11,988

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33312. 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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