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 33558 are overassessed?

21% of homes in Lutz ZIP 33558 (1,312 of 6,258 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 33558?

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 33558 property tax overassessment report

21% of homes in Lutz ZIP 33558 (1,312 of 6,258 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,756,839.

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6,258

Homes in ZIP

1,312

Flagged as overassessed

21%

$155,704

Avg overage / home

$523,327

Typical value

~$182/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 33558

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 RAMBLEWOOD RD	7,961	2003	$2,968,325	$1,448,902	$1,519,423	104.9%	$13,067
1XXXX COUR ESTATES	8,904	2009	$2,711,512	$1,620,528	$1,090,984	67.3%	$9,382
5XXX TPC BLVD	6,585	2020	$2,233,496	$1,198,470	$1,035,026	86.4%	$8,901
5XXX TPC BLVD	4,942	2019	$1,909,428	$899,444	$1,009,984	112.3%	$8,686
1XXXX COUR ESTATES	6,918	2002	$2,241,106	$1,259,076	$982,030	78%	$8,445
5XXX TPC BLVD	5,411	2011	$1,938,268	$984,802	$953,466	96.8%	$8,200
1XXXX RUE BEAUVAIS	5,678	2018	$1,971,965	$1,033,396	$938,569	90.8%	$8,072
1XXXX GERACI RD	5,302	2007	$1,901,581	$964,964	$936,617	97.1%	$8,055
1XXXX PEPPER PIKE LN	8,262	1993	$2,428,158	$1,503,684	$924,474	61.5%	$7,950
4XXX RUE BORDEAUX	10,994	2005	$2,892,841	$2,000,908	$891,933	44.6%	$7,671
1XXXX COUR ESTATES	6,477	2000	$2,065,399	$1,178,814	$886,585	75.2%	$7,625
5XXX TPC BLVD	7,135	2004	$2,155,209	$1,298,570	$856,639	66%	$7,367
5XXX TPC BLVD	5,686	2006	$1,831,589	$1,034,852	$796,737	77%	$6,852
1XXXX COUR ESTATES	7,497	2001	$2,141,767	$1,364,454	$777,313	57%	$6,685
1XXXX RAMBLEWOOD RD	12,642	2004	$3,056,789	$2,300,844	$755,945	32.9%	$6,501
1XXXX COUR ESTATES	5,558	2006	$1,755,774	$1,011,556	$744,218	73.6%	$6,400
1XXXX COUR ESTATES	7,113	2002	$2,037,272	$1,294,566	$742,706	57.4%	$6,387
5XXX TPC BLVD	5,393	2003	$1,704,382	$981,526	$722,856	73.6%	$6,217
5XXX TPC BLVD	5,503	2005	$1,712,460	$1,001,546	$710,914	71%	$6,114
1XXXX LAKESHORE RD	4,811	2018	$1,565,220	$875,602	$689,618	78.8%	$5,931
5XXX TPC BLVD	4,563	2000	$1,505,494	$830,466	$675,028	81.3%	$5,805
4XXX HIGHLAND PARK CIR	5,708	1992	$1,695,179	$1,038,856	$656,323	63.2%	$5,644
1XXXX COUR ESTATES	6,278	2006	$1,778,773	$1,142,596	$636,177	55.7%	$5,471
1XXXX RUE BEAUVAIS	5,525	2020	$1,635,843	$1,005,550	$630,293	62.7%	$5,421
1XXXX RUE BEAUVAIS	5,480	2019	$1,618,493	$997,360	$621,133	62.3%	$5,342

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33558. 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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