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 33538 are overassessed?

24.2% of homes in Lake Panasoffkee ZIP 33538 (398 of 1,647 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 Lake Panasoffkee ZIP 33538?

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.

Sumter County · Lake Panasoffkee

ZIP 33538 property tax overassessment report

24.2% of homes in Lake Panasoffkee ZIP 33538 (398 of 1,647 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $211,416.

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1,647

Homes in ZIP

398

Flagged as overassessed

24.2%

$61,767

Avg overage / home

$127,787

Typical value

~$83/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 33538

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
9XX CR 482N	809	1987	$1,290,590	$67,147	$1,223,443	1822%	$10,522
1XXX CR 479	3,191	1998	$1,029,040	$264,853	$764,187	288.5%	$6,572
1XXX CR 463B	5,356	1984	$1,105,840	$444,548	$661,292	148.8%	$5,687
9XX CR 439	706	2000	$651,350	$58,598	$592,752	1011.6%	$5,098
4XXX NW 42ND PL	1,637	1954	$646,390	$135,871	$510,519	375.7%	$4,390
5XXX N C-470	2,317	2002	$641,550	$192,311	$449,239	233.6%	$3,863
7XXX CR 248B	2,373	1985	$480,240	$196,959	$283,281	143.8%	$2,436
1XXX NW 31ST RD	717	1946	$339,960	$59,511	$280,449	471.3%	$2,412
1XXX N C-470	1,841	1983	$398,150	$152,803	$245,347	160.6%	$2,110
4XXX NW 34TH BLVD	2,687	2018	$463,870	$223,021	$240,849	108%	$2,071
3XXX CR 309	975	2005	$298,500	$80,925	$217,575	268.9%	$1,871
1XXX CR 479	3,557	2020	$495,290	$295,231	$200,059	67.8%	$1,721
2XX CR 416S	1,794	2006	$331,410	$148,902	$182,508	122.6%	$1,570
1XXX CR 463B	2,876	2005	$419,260	$238,708	$180,552	75.6%	$1,553
2XXX CR 455	5,320	2014	$618,340	$441,560	$176,780	40%	$1,520
3XXX VIEW PATH	1,939	2015	$325,660	$160,937	$164,723	102.4%	$1,417
5XXX SW 172ND LOOP	947	1968	$237,450	$78,601	$158,849	202.1%	$1,366
2XXX CR 412	2,706	2024	$379,850	$224,598	$155,252	69.1%	$1,335
2XXX CR 412	2,702	2008	$372,260	$224,266	$147,994	66%	$1,273
7XXX CR 247	2,344	1989	$339,630	$194,552	$145,078	74.6%	$1,248
5XXX N C-470	2,152	2003	$320,820	$178,616	$142,204	79.6%	$1,223
9XX CR 457	950	1955	$221,000	$78,850	$142,150	180.3%	$1,222
7XXX CR 247	2,615	2008	$358,780	$217,045	$141,735	65.3%	$1,219
8XX NW 15TH AVE	1,565	1990	$268,270	$129,895	$138,375	106.5%	$1,190
6XX CR 474	1,402	2000	$253,200	$116,366	$136,834	117.6%	$1,177

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sumter County, ZIP 33538. 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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