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 33513 are overassessed?

27.6% of homes in Bushnell ZIP 33513 (726 of 2,633 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 Bushnell ZIP 33513?

File Form DR-486 with the Sumter 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 33513 property tax overassessment report

27.6% of homes in Bushnell ZIP 33513 (726 of 2,633 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $475,349.

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2,633

Homes in ZIP

726

Flagged as overassessed

27.6%

$76,134

Avg overage / home

$153,579

Typical value

~$91/sqft

Your Sumter County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33513

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
2XX JUMPER DR S	2,054	1984	$1,451,970	$186,914	$1,265,056	676.8%	$10,879
2XX JUMPER DR N	4,271	1992	$1,317,550	$388,661	$928,889	239%	$7,988
1XXX MEADOWS CIR	4,958	1987	$1,179,290	$451,178	$728,112	161.4%	$6,262
8XXX SW 70TH TER	6,326	2018	$1,155,960	$575,666	$580,294	100.8%	$4,991
9XX CR 542E	1,050	1993	$612,630	$95,550	$517,080	541.2%	$4,447
7XXX SW 90TH AVE	1,894	1989	$674,920	$172,354	$502,566	291.6%	$4,322
4XXX W C-48	2,315	1982	$687,360	$210,665	$476,695	226.3%	$4,100
1XXX CR 542E	2,875	1994	$670,320	$261,625	$408,695	156.2%	$3,515
5XXX CR 634S	3,486	1994	$711,890	$317,226	$394,664	124.4%	$3,394
5XXX CR 317	925	1960	$473,250	$84,175	$389,075	462.2%	$3,346
2XXX CR 321	936	2018	$464,840	$85,176	$379,664	445.7%	$3,265
6XXX W C-476	1,615	1992	$500,980	$146,965	$354,015	240.9%	$3,045
7XXX W C-48	1,740	2006	$507,620	$158,340	$349,280	220.6%	$3,004
4XXX W C-48	960	2001	$434,140	$87,360	$346,780	397%	$2,982
5XXX CR 631C	3,819	2020	$685,110	$347,529	$337,581	97.1%	$2,903
7XXX W C 476	5,114	2023	$790,820	$465,374	$325,446	69.9%	$2,799
5XXX CR 634S	1,809	1995	$479,550	$164,619	$314,931	191.3%	$2,708
6XXX C 575	720	1993	$347,770	$65,520	$282,250	430.8%	$2,427
5XXX SE 22ND DR	924	1993	$336,790	$84,084	$252,706	300.5%	$2,173
5XXX CR 634S	3,369	2020	$551,320	$306,579	$244,741	79.8%	$2,105
5XXX W C-48	1,228	1989	$354,160	$111,748	$242,412	216.9%	$2,085
7XXX SW 88TH RD	3,526	2023	$550,450	$320,866	$229,584	71.6%	$1,974
3XXX SW 75TH DR	931	2012	$314,290	$84,721	$229,569	271%	$1,974
7XXX CR 647	376	1996	$263,550	$34,216	$229,334	670.3%	$1,972
3XXX SW 52ND AVE	3,278	2007	$526,720	$298,298	$228,422	76.6%	$1,964

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sumter County, ZIP 33513. 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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