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 33585 are overassessed?

48.6% of homes in Sumterville ZIP 33585 (242 of 498 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 Sumterville ZIP 33585?

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.

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ZIP 33585 property tax overassessment report

48.6% of homes in Sumterville ZIP 33585 (242 of 498 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $83,410.

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498

Homes in ZIP

242

Flagged as overassessed

48.6%

$40,078

Avg overage / home

$205,063

Typical value

~$113/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33585

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
8XXX E C-470	1,456	1998	$1,070,090	$164,528	$905,562	550.4%	$7,788
1XXX S US 301	600	1980	$464,640	$67,800	$396,840	585.3%	$3,413
3XXX SE 29TH BLVD	1,827	2006	$361,580	$206,451	$155,129	75.1%	$1,334
2XXX SE 34TH WAY	2,101	2022	$381,400	$237,413	$143,987	60.6%	$1,238
4XXX CR 526	3,483	2003	$531,930	$393,579	$138,351	35.2%	$1,190
3XXX SE 24TH AVE	744	1980	$220,650	$84,072	$136,578	162.5%	$1,175
2XXX SR 471	2,777	1990	$437,210	$313,801	$123,409	39.3%	$1,061
1XXX CR 543A	1,528	1999	$291,260	$172,664	$118,596	68.7%	$1,020
3XXX SE 29TH BLVD	3,031	2006	$458,640	$342,503	$116,137	33.9%	$999
3XXX CR 526	1,692	2006	$304,420	$191,196	$113,224	59.2%	$974
2XXX CR 543	2,713	2007	$417,180	$306,569	$110,611	36.1%	$951
2XXX SE 34TH WAY	2,731	2007	$413,950	$308,603	$105,347	34.1%	$906
4XXX SE 27TH AVE	3,360	2020	$484,490	$379,680	$104,810	27.6%	$901
3XXX SE 20TH LN	2,950	2007	$437,660	$333,350	$104,310	31.3%	$897
1XXX E C-470	2,999	1981	$442,940	$338,887	$104,053	30.7%	$895
3XXX SE 29TH BLVD	2,065	2006	$337,250	$233,345	$103,905	44.5%	$894
2XXX SE 24TH TRL	1,176	1993	$228,740	$132,888	$95,852	72.1%	$824
1XXX SE 34TH WAY	2,791	2022	$407,190	$315,383	$91,807	29.1%	$790
4XXX SE 27TH AVE	2,538	2024	$377,190	$286,794	$90,396	31.5%	$777
3XXX SE 20TH LN	3,723	2004	$510,820	$420,699	$90,121	21.4%	$775
2XXX SE 34TH WAY	2,590	2007	$381,070	$292,670	$88,400	30.2%	$760
4XXX SE 27TH AVE	3,098	2007	$434,680	$350,074	$84,606	24.2%	$728
2XXX SR 471	2,405	1996	$355,770	$271,765	$84,005	30.9%	$722
2XXX CR 543	1,201	1959	$217,650	$135,713	$81,937	60.4%	$705
1XXX SR 471	2,305	2005	$342,120	$260,465	$81,655	31.3%	$702

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sumter County, ZIP 33585. 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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