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 33559 are overassessed?

28% of homes in Lutz ZIP 33559 (567 of 2,026 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 33559?

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 33559 property tax overassessment report

28% of homes in Lutz ZIP 33559 (567 of 2,026 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $962,487.

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2,026

Homes in ZIP

567

Flagged as overassessed

28%

$197,385

Avg overage / home

$468,913

Typical value

~$163/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 33559

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
3XXX CHASE JACKSON BR	10,939	2007	$2,925,152	$1,783,057	$1,142,095	64.1%	$9,822
3XXX CHASE JACKSON BR	8,425	2013	$2,343,310	$1,373,275	$970,035	70.6%	$8,342
2XXX COASTAL RANGE WAY	7,149	2008	$2,122,446	$1,165,287	$957,159	82.1%	$8,232
2XXX TYLERS RIVER RUN	4,635	2017	$1,682,763	$755,505	$927,258	122.7%	$7,974
2XXX HEAVENLY CT	7,765	2023	$2,083,972	$1,265,695	$818,277	64.7%	$7,037
1XXXX BAMBOO BASIN WAY	7,340	2008	$1,974,682	$1,196,420	$778,262	65%	$6,693
1XXXX SEA RIDER WAY	7,481	2008	$1,933,009	$1,219,403	$713,606	58.5%	$6,137
3XXX BEAUTIFUL CT	5,484	2017	$1,606,773	$893,892	$712,881	79.8%	$6,131
1XXXX SEA RIDER WAY	8,825	2019	$2,117,757	$1,438,475	$679,282	47.2%	$5,842
1XXXX JACOBS RIVER	9,786	2007	$2,268,587	$1,595,118	$673,469	42.2%	$5,792
1XXXX SEA RIDER WAY	5,907	2008	$1,622,026	$962,841	$659,185	68.5%	$5,669
2XXX HEAVENLY CT	7,137	2020	$1,819,146	$1,163,331	$655,815	56.4%	$5,640
1XXXX SEA RIDER WAY	8,070	2014	$1,970,226	$1,315,410	$654,816	49.8%	$5,631
2XXX NIGHT RAINS DR	7,870	2006	$1,932,267	$1,282,810	$649,457	50.6%	$5,585
1XXXX SEA RIDER WAY	6,720	2007	$1,736,920	$1,095,360	$641,560	58.6%	$5,517
2XXX COASTAL RANGE WAY	6,101	2012	$1,617,822	$994,463	$623,359	62.7%	$5,361
1XXXX SEA RIDER WAY	7,067	2006	$1,769,561	$1,151,921	$617,640	53.6%	$5,312
2XXX COASTAL RANGE WAY	7,082	2007	$1,766,483	$1,154,366	$612,117	53%	$5,264
1XXXX SEA RIDER WAY	7,094	2006	$1,768,309	$1,156,322	$611,987	52.9%	$5,263
2XXX TYLERS RIVER RUN	5,474	2016	$1,487,306	$892,262	$595,044	66.7%	$5,117
3XXX CORDOBA RANCH BLVD	5,785	2014	$1,527,179	$942,955	$584,224	62%	$5,024
2XXX TYLERS RIVER RUN	6,620	2009	$1,653,901	$1,079,060	$574,841	53.3%	$4,944
2XXX WILDLIFE RUN	4,449	2008	$1,291,762	$725,187	$566,575	78.1%	$4,873
2XXX COASTAL RANGE WY	5,068	2018	$1,388,422	$826,084	$562,338	68.1%	$4,836
2XXX COASTAL RANGE WAY	7,257	2005	$1,741,422	$1,182,891	$558,531	47.2%	$4,803

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33559. 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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