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 33534 are overassessed?

19.4% of homes in Gibsonton ZIP 33534 (889 of 4,572 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 Gibsonton ZIP 33534?

File Form DR-486 with the Hillsborough 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.

Hillsborough County · Gibsonton

ZIP 33534 property tax overassessment report

19.4% of homes in Gibsonton ZIP 33534 (889 of 4,572 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $554,598.

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4,572

Homes in ZIP

889

Flagged as overassessed

19.4%

$72,540

Avg overage / home

$262,917

Typical value

~$135/sqft

Your Hillsborough County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33534

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 S 41 HWY	10,130	2015	$3,625,809	$1,367,550	$2,258,259	165.1%	$19,421
8XXX RICHMOND ST	1,628	1951	$1,001,891	$219,780	$782,111	355.9%	$6,726
8XXX GIBSONTON DR	815	1950	$710,760	$110,025	$600,735	546%	$5,166
7XXX NUNDY AVE	1,035	2015	$663,412	$139,725	$523,687	374.8%	$4,504
1XXXX LINDA ST	1,455	1986	$687,828	$196,425	$491,403	250.2%	$4,226
8XXX HONEYWELL RD	3,033	2002	$891,432	$409,455	$481,977	117.7%	$4,145
9XXX WIGGINS RD	4,484	1954	$1,068,825	$605,340	$463,485	76.6%	$3,986
9XXX WIGGINS RD	6,306	1987	$1,260,939	$851,310	$409,629	48.1%	$3,523
7XXX ANNA AVE	1,899	1984	$656,967	$256,365	$400,602	156.3%	$3,445
1XXXX LINDA ST	3,224	1999	$835,339	$435,240	$400,099	91.9%	$3,441
8XXX MAGNOLIA ST	2,927	1974	$791,164	$395,145	$396,019	100.2%	$3,406
7XXX ANNA AVE	1,910	2000	$643,482	$257,850	$385,632	149.6%	$3,316
9XXX PENNINSULAR DR	1,962	1965	$647,821	$264,870	$382,951	144.6%	$3,293
7XXX NUNDY AVE	3,617	2020	$870,109	$488,295	$381,814	78.2%	$3,284
9XXX RIVER DR	4,771	1959	$1,002,900	$644,085	$358,815	55.7%	$3,086
8XXX MAGNOLIA ST	1,520	1974	$553,777	$205,200	$348,577	169.9%	$2,998
9XXX DAVIS ST	2,040	1965	$616,895	$275,400	$341,495	124%	$2,937
1XXXX PHILLIPS LN	1,472	1940	$529,046	$198,720	$330,326	166.2%	$2,841
8XXX MAGNOLIA ST	3,487	1987	$800,938	$470,745	$330,193	70.1%	$2,840
8XXX MAGNOLIA ST	3,394	1964	$783,636	$458,190	$325,446	71%	$2,799
8XXX RICHMOND ST	1,497	1977	$506,100	$202,095	$304,005	150.4%	$2,614
7XXX NUNDY AVE	420	1970	$344,454	$56,700	$287,754	507.5%	$2,475
9XXX PENINSULAR DR	1,953	1972	$536,821	$263,655	$273,166	103.6%	$2,349
1XXXX PHILLIPS LN	519	2000	$342,919	$70,065	$272,854	389.4%	$2,347
6XXX ADAMSVILLE RD	1,303	1952	$443,647	$175,905	$267,742	152.2%	$2,303

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33534. 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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