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 33548 are overassessed?

29% of homes in Lutz ZIP 33548 (776 of 2,678 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 Lutz ZIP 33548?

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 · Lutz

ZIP 33548 property tax overassessment report

29% of homes in Lutz ZIP 33548 (776 of 2,678 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,420,885.

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2,678

Homes in ZIP

776

Flagged as overassessed

29%

$212,911

Avg overage / home

$585,375

Typical value

~$186/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 33548

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 LAKE BRANT DR	7,158	2007	$2,919,798	$1,331,388	$1,588,410	119.3%	$13,660
1XXXX MERRY LN	9,500	2003	$3,156,294	$1,767,000	$1,389,294	78.6%	$11,948
3XXX CRENSHAW LAKE RD	10,801	2009	$3,283,142	$2,008,986	$1,274,156	63.4%	$10,958
1XXXX COMUNIDAD DE AVILA	8,789	2006	$2,883,161	$1,634,754	$1,248,407	76.4%	$10,736
1XXXX GERACI RD	4,848	1952	$2,049,934	$901,728	$1,148,206	127.3%	$9,875
3XXX LITTLE RD	7,175	2024	$2,420,286	$1,334,550	$1,085,736	81.4%	$9,337
1XXXX COMUNIDAD DE AVILA	6,476	2008	$2,221,727	$1,204,536	$1,017,191	84.4%	$8,748
1XXXX COMUNIDAD DE AVILA	5,925	2023	$2,107,611	$1,102,050	$1,005,561	91.2%	$8,648
1XXX MERRY WATER DR	7,768	2009	$2,433,750	$1,444,848	$988,902	68.4%	$8,505
1XXXX DEER LAKE RD	7,668	2006	$2,373,943	$1,426,248	$947,695	66.4%	$8,150
1XXX MERRY WATER DR	7,751	2012	$2,359,352	$1,441,686	$917,666	63.7%	$7,892
3XXX CRENSHAW LAKE RD	7,320	2024	$2,270,978	$1,361,520	$909,458	66.8%	$7,821
1XXX MERRY WATER DR	6,611	2007	$2,130,312	$1,229,646	$900,666	73.2%	$7,746
1XXXX LADERA ESTATES BLVD	8,353	2008	$2,447,816	$1,553,658	$894,158	57.6%	$7,690
1XXXX LADERA ESTATES BLVD	8,041	2011	$2,370,927	$1,495,626	$875,301	58.5%	$7,528
1XXXX VILLALAGOS DE AVILA	4,905	2021	$1,784,096	$912,330	$871,766	95.6%	$7,497
1XXXX COMUNIDAD DE AVILA	6,801	2009	$2,105,273	$1,264,986	$840,287	66.4%	$7,226
1XXXX COMUNIDAD DE AVILA	8,016	2020	$2,321,599	$1,490,976	$830,623	55.7%	$7,143
1XXXX MADRES DE AVILA	7,322	2015	$2,186,710	$1,361,892	$824,818	60.6%	$7,093
2XX LAKE BRANT DR	8,141	2006	$2,335,596	$1,514,226	$821,370	54.2%	$7,064
3XXX BERGER RD	7,396	2004	$2,193,214	$1,375,656	$817,558	59.4%	$7,031
1XXXX MILLAN DE AVILA	5,853	2020	$1,905,195	$1,088,658	$816,537	75%	$7,022
1XXXX CANDELEDA DE AVILA	6,166	1994	$1,941,723	$1,146,876	$794,847	69.3%	$6,836
1XXXX COMUNIDAD DE AVILA	5,410	2021	$1,799,357	$1,006,260	$793,097	78.8%	$6,821
1XXXX CROOKED LN	5,192	2003	$1,757,896	$965,712	$792,184	82%	$6,813

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33548. 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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