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 33315 are overassessed?

30.8% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33315 (1,682 of 5,459 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 33315?

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 33315 property tax overassessment report

30.8% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33315 (1,682 of 5,459 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,044,552.

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5,459

Homes in ZIP

1,682

Flagged as overassessed

30.8%

$210,474

Avg overage / home

$578,892

Typical value

~$361/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 33315

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 AVOCADO ISLE	5,646	2008	$4,975,450	$2,038,206	$2,937,244	144.1%	$25,260
6XX SW 5 PL	2,750	2016	$3,353,290	$992,750	$2,360,540	237.8%	$20,301
9XX COCONUT DR	5,322	1955	$4,188,990	$1,921,242	$2,267,748	118%	$19,503
1XXX SW 5 PL	6,216	2021	$4,224,690	$2,243,976	$1,980,714	88.3%	$17,034
1XX COCONUT DR	8,214	2008	$4,868,910	$2,965,254	$1,903,656	64.2%	$16,371
1XXX CITRUS ISLE	3,090	2021	$2,988,770	$1,115,490	$1,873,280	167.9%	$16,110
1XXX SW 28 ST	1,050	1956	$2,078,760	$379,050	$1,699,710	448.4%	$14,618
1XXX TANGELO ISLE	3,244	1956	$2,866,880	$1,171,084	$1,695,796	144.8%	$14,584
7XX COCONUT DR	5,649	1985	$3,675,620	$2,039,289	$1,636,331	80.2%	$14,072
1XXX ORANGE ISLE	3,268	2021	$2,784,640	$1,179,748	$1,604,892	136%	$13,802
1XXX COCONUT DR	2,194	1958	$2,328,860	$792,034	$1,536,826	194%	$13,217
1XXX TANGELO ISLE	2,838	1956	$2,532,160	$1,024,518	$1,507,642	147.2%	$12,966
1XXX ORANGE ISLE	4,090	1997	$2,919,950	$1,476,490	$1,443,460	97.8%	$12,414
5XX SW 5 ST	3,270	2013	$2,562,080	$1,180,470	$1,381,610	117%	$11,882
1XXX TANGELO ISLE	2,516	1957	$2,245,990	$908,276	$1,337,714	147.3%	$11,504
1XXX SW 17 ST	3,061	2013	$2,436,110	$1,105,021	$1,331,089	120.5%	$11,447
1XXX CITRUS ISLE	4,175	1953	$2,728,480	$1,507,175	$1,221,305	81%	$10,503
1XXX MANDARIN ISLE	1,990	2022	$1,927,440	$718,390	$1,209,050	168.3%	$10,398
8XX-803 COCONUT DR	5,540	2008	$3,192,880	$1,999,940	$1,192,940	59.6%	$10,259
1XXX GUAVA ISLE	2,662	1955	$2,148,770	$960,982	$1,187,788	123.6%	$10,215
1XXX MANDARIN ISLE	4,369	2023	$2,732,150	$1,577,209	$1,154,941	73.2%	$9,932
1XXX MANDARIN ISLE	3,277	2017	$2,331,110	$1,182,997	$1,148,113	97.1%	$9,874
6XX SW 8 TER	3,057	1987	$2,233,450	$1,103,577	$1,129,873	102.4%	$9,717
6XX SW 8 TER	3,689	1959	$2,405,500	$1,331,729	$1,073,771	80.6%	$9,234
1XXX MANDARIN ISLE	1,969	1959	$1,781,620	$710,809	$1,070,811	150.6%	$9,209

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33315. 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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