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 33498 are overassessed?

22.9% of homes in Boca Raton ZIP 33498 (1,319 of 5,749 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 33498?

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 33498 property tax overassessment report

22.9% of homes in Boca Raton ZIP 33498 (1,319 of 5,749 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,363,392.

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5,749

Homes in ZIP

1,319

Flagged as overassessed

22.9%

$120,193

Avg overage / home

$624,737

Typical value

~$258/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 33498

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
1XXXX 116TH AVE S	6,925	1997	$4,592,102	$1,786,650	$2,805,452	157%	$24,127
1XXXX 200TH ST S	5,021	1975	$3,754,538	$1,295,418	$2,459,120	189.8%	$21,148
1XXXX OLD PUMP HOUSE RD	7,302	2003	$3,657,092	$1,883,916	$1,773,176	94.1%	$15,249
1XXXX 116TH AVE S	2,910	1978	$2,079,533	$750,780	$1,328,753	177%	$11,427
1XXXX 118TH TRL S	3,454	1979	$2,110,075	$891,132	$1,218,943	136.8%	$10,483
1XXXX 200TH ST S	2,310	1976	$1,786,376	$595,980	$1,190,396	199.7%	$10,237
1XXXX 116TH AVE S	3,019	1980	$1,926,962	$778,902	$1,148,060	147.4%	$9,873
1XXXX 118TH TRL S	2,298	1977	$1,569,253	$592,884	$976,369	164.7%	$8,397
1XXXX 116TH AVE S	3,277	1979	$1,648,007	$845,466	$802,541	94.9%	$6,902
1XXXX 116TH AVE S	3,676	1986	$1,691,778	$948,408	$743,370	78.4%	$6,393
1XXXX GOLDEN BRIDGE TRL	3,483	2020	$1,555,161	$898,614	$656,547	73.1%	$5,646
1XXXX MEADOWSIDE LN	3,472	2019	$1,537,071	$895,776	$641,295	71.6%	$5,515
1XXXX WINDY FOREST WAY	3,480	2020	$1,532,212	$897,840	$634,372	70.7%	$5,456
1XXXX MEADOWSIDE LN	4,958	2019	$1,892,725	$1,279,164	$613,561	48%	$5,277
1XXXX GOLDEN BRIDGE TRL	3,480	2019	$1,478,360	$897,840	$580,520	64.7%	$4,992
1XXXX WINDY FOREST WAY	3,496	2020	$1,471,375	$901,968	$569,407	63.1%	$4,897
1XXXX WINDY FOREST WAY	5,752	2019	$2,052,994	$1,484,016	$568,978	38.3%	$4,893
1XXXX WINDY FOREST WAY	3,060	2019	$1,357,099	$789,480	$567,619	71.9%	$4,882
1XXXX OLD BRIDGEWOOD TRL	3,544	2018	$1,479,920	$914,352	$565,568	61.9%	$4,864
1XXXX GOLDEN BRIDGE TRL	3,487	2020	$1,462,646	$899,646	$563,000	62.6%	$4,842
1XXXX WINDY FOREST WAY	3,488	2020	$1,462,665	$899,904	$562,761	62.5%	$4,840
1XXXX OLD BRIDGEWOOD TRL	3,535	2020	$1,474,118	$912,030	$562,088	61.6%	$4,834
1XXXX MEADOWSIDE LN	3,487	2018	$1,459,648	$899,646	$560,002	62.2%	$4,816
1XXXX MEADOWSIDE LN	3,472	2019	$1,452,037	$895,776	$556,261	62.1%	$4,784
1XXXX WINDY FOREST WAY	3,496	2020	$1,455,842	$901,968	$553,874	61.4%	$4,763

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Palm Beach County, ZIP 33498. 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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