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 33317 are overassessed?

25.9% of homes in Plantation ZIP 33317 (3,142 of 12,139 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 Plantation ZIP 33317?

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 33317 property tax overassessment report

25.9% of homes in Plantation ZIP 33317 (3,142 of 12,139 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,122,332.

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12,139

Homes in ZIP

3,142

Flagged as overassessed

25.9%

$115,551

Avg overage / home

$504,209

Typical value

~$249/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 33317

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
5XXX CYPRESS RD	5,896	2024	$3,105,000	$1,468,104	$1,636,896	111.5%	$14,077
6XXX COCONUT TER	4,375	1977	$1,943,230	$1,089,375	$853,855	78.4%	$7,343
1XX HOLLY LN	9,758	2007	$3,092,900	$2,429,742	$663,158	27.3%	$5,703
6XXX SW 20 ST	3,093	1999	$1,417,730	$770,157	$647,573	84.1%	$5,569
6XXX ALMOND TER	5,575	1968	$2,001,000	$1,388,175	$612,825	44.1%	$5,270
1XX N FIG TREE LN	5,776	2005	$2,038,700	$1,438,224	$600,476	41.8%	$5,164
4XX FARMINGTON DR	4,076	1942	$1,608,830	$1,014,924	$593,906	58.5%	$5,108
6XXX SW 15 ST	2,125	1969	$1,113,860	$529,125	$584,735	110.5%	$5,029
1XXX SW 58 AVE	2,549	1972	$1,179,860	$634,701	$545,159	85.9%	$4,688
2XXX SW 59 AVE	3,093	1996	$1,270,300	$770,157	$500,143	64.9%	$4,301
6XXX ALMOND TER	3,755	1989	$1,434,030	$934,995	$499,035	53.4%	$4,292
2XXX SW 59 AVE	4,534	1997	$1,621,680	$1,128,966	$492,714	43.6%	$4,237
7XXX SW 15 ST	3,298	2021	$1,310,560	$821,202	$489,358	59.6%	$4,208
6XXX BANYAN TER	3,391	1958	$1,331,470	$844,359	$487,111	57.7%	$4,189
2XX BAYBERRY DR	1,059	1949	$712,530	$263,691	$448,839	170.2%	$3,860
6XXX BANYAN TER	5,685	1973	$1,862,250	$1,415,565	$446,685	31.6%	$3,841
5XXX COCONUT TER	4,318	1958	$1,517,020	$1,075,182	$441,838	41.1%	$3,800
4XX HOLLY LN	6,519	1996	$2,058,180	$1,623,231	$434,949	26.8%	$3,741
7XXX SW 9 ST	2,803	1973	$1,127,330	$697,947	$429,383	61.5%	$3,693
6XXX BANYAN TER	8,053	2000	$2,427,240	$2,005,197	$422,043	21%	$3,630
5XXX SW 19 ST	2,386	1971	$1,014,660	$594,114	$420,546	70.8%	$3,617
2XXX SW 59 AVE	2,995	1995	$1,164,840	$745,755	$419,085	56.2%	$3,604
6XXX SW 15 ST	2,399	1971	$1,010,380	$597,351	$413,029	69.1%	$3,552
6XXX SW 20 ST	3,937	1998	$1,381,250	$980,313	$400,937	40.9%	$3,448
4X ROYAL PALM CT	1,962	1948	$884,210	$488,538	$395,672	81%	$3,403

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33317. 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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