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 33428 are overassessed?

38.9% of homes in Boca Raton ZIP 33428 (5,590 of 14,380 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 Boca Raton ZIP 33428?

File Form DR-486 with the Palm Beach 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 33428 property tax overassessment report

38.9% of homes in Boca Raton ZIP 33428 (5,590 of 14,380 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,785,995.

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14,380

Homes in ZIP

5,590

Flagged as overassessed

38.9%

$99,555

Avg overage / home

$426,745

Typical value

~$239/sqft

Your Palm Beach County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33428

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
9XXX PONDWOOD RD	8,103	2005	$3,773,873	$1,936,617	$1,837,256	94.9%	$15,800
2XXXX CARTAGENA DR	4,948	1988	$2,957,237	$1,182,572	$1,774,665	150.1%	$15,262
2XXXX CARTAGENA DR	4,926	2016	$2,931,400	$1,177,314	$1,754,086	149%	$15,085
2XXXX CARTAGENA DR	3,166	1984	$2,428,714	$756,674	$1,672,040	221%	$14,380
2XXXX 110TH AVE S	2,304	1930	$2,222,100	$550,656	$1,671,444	303.5%	$14,374
2XXXX CARTAGENA DR	3,295	1988	$2,456,778	$787,505	$1,669,273	212%	$14,356
2XXXX CARTAGENA DR	2,910	1981	$2,186,509	$695,490	$1,491,019	214.4%	$12,823
2XXXX EL BOSQUE WAY	5,863	1996	$2,888,478	$1,401,257	$1,487,221	106.1%	$12,790
2XXXX CARTAGENA DR	3,774	1990	$2,322,548	$901,986	$1,420,562	157.5%	$12,217
2XXXX CARTAGENA DR	3,320	1985	$2,151,390	$793,480	$1,357,910	171.1%	$11,678
2XXXX CARTAGENA DR	6,130	1987	$2,820,230	$1,465,070	$1,355,160	92.5%	$11,654
2XXXX EL BOSQUE WAY	5,077	1978	$2,366,336	$1,213,403	$1,152,933	95%	$9,915
2XXXX WILDERNESS WAY	4,599	2021	$1,924,907	$1,099,161	$825,746	75.1%	$7,101
9XXX PALMA VISTA WAY	4,447	2002	$1,744,353	$1,062,833	$681,520	64.1%	$5,861
9XXX PALMA VISTA WAY	3,479	2001	$1,356,412	$831,481	$524,931	63.1%	$4,514
2XXXX HORSE SHOE WAY	2,537	1980	$1,034,255	$606,343	$427,912	70.6%	$3,680
2XXXX BELLA VISTA CIR	3,735	2002	$1,312,213	$892,665	$419,548	47%	$3,608
2XXXX SWEETWATER LN N	2,917	1989	$1,112,740	$697,163	$415,577	59.6%	$3,574
1XXXX BOCA RESERVE LN	4,160	2014	$1,396,264	$994,240	$402,024	40.4%	$3,457
1XXXX BOCA RESERVE LN	3,020	2014	$1,114,419	$721,780	$392,639	54.4%	$3,377
2XXXX REFLECTION LN	2,841	1983	$1,068,266	$678,999	$389,267	57.3%	$3,348
9XXX PALMA VISTA WAY	2,497	2000	$980,862	$596,783	$384,079	64.4%	$3,303
2XXXX BELLA VISTA CIR	2,497	2002	$977,056	$596,783	$380,273	63.7%	$3,270
1XXXX BOCA RESERVE LN	4,288	2013	$1,404,275	$1,024,832	$379,443	37%	$3,263
2XXXX CYPRESS PALM CT	2,775	1998	$1,041,001	$663,225	$377,776	57%	$3,249

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Palm Beach County, ZIP 33428. 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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