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 33598 are overassessed?

52.7% of homes in Wimauma ZIP 33598 (413 of 783 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 Wimauma ZIP 33598?

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.

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ZIP 33598 property tax overassessment report

52.7% of homes in Wimauma ZIP 33598 (413 of 783 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $376,496.

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783

Homes in ZIP

413

Flagged as overassessed

52.7%

$106,002

Avg overage / home

$317,494

Typical value

~$145/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 33598

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 FLORIDA LN	1,512	1996	$728,693	$219,240	$509,453	232.4%	$4,381
1XXXX LEE RD	1,378	1988	$700,906	$199,810	$501,096	250.8%	$4,309
8XX BUTCH CASSIDY TRL	4,531	2002	$1,124,114	$656,995	$467,119	71.1%	$4,017
1XXXX SEMINOLE TRL	672	1990	$546,109	$97,440	$448,669	460.5%	$3,859
1XXXX SEMINOLE TRL	2,867	1996	$848,880	$415,715	$433,165	104.2%	$3,725
1XXXX HIGHLAND RD	1,344	1996	$610,597	$194,880	$415,717	213.3%	$3,575
1XXXX FLORIDA LN	1,971	2000	$682,937	$285,795	$397,142	139%	$3,415
1XXXX FLORIDA LN	2,194	2004	$707,374	$318,130	$389,244	122.4%	$3,347
1XXXX SEMINOLE TRL	2,641	2006	$769,451	$382,945	$386,506	100.9%	$3,324
1XXXX LEE RD	1,647	2008	$613,468	$238,815	$374,653	156.9%	$3,222
2XXX PONDEROSA TRL	6,032	2009	$1,247,680	$874,640	$373,040	42.7%	$3,208
1XXXX HIGHLAND RD	2,341	2005	$706,725	$339,445	$367,280	108.2%	$3,159
1XXXX HIGHLAND RD	3,591	1999	$883,940	$520,695	$363,245	69.8%	$3,124
2XXX PONDEROSA TRL	1,970	1990	$638,254	$285,650	$352,604	123.4%	$3,032
1XXXX SEMINOLE TRL	840	2020	$470,061	$121,800	$348,261	285.9%	$2,995
1XXXX HIGHLAND RD	1,008	2001	$489,272	$146,160	$343,112	234.8%	$2,951
1XXXX HIGHLAND RD	2,218	2001	$662,043	$321,610	$340,433	105.9%	$2,928
1XXXX SEMINOLE TRL	2,978	2023	$765,831	$431,810	$334,021	77.4%	$2,873
1XXX LIGHTFOOT RD	3,741	2009	$873,453	$542,445	$331,008	61%	$2,847
1XXXX HIGHLAND RD	1,881	2006	$600,428	$272,745	$327,683	120.1%	$2,818
1XXXX FLORIDA LN	1,524	2018	$546,612	$220,980	$325,632	147.4%	$2,800
1XXXX FLORIDA LN	1,387	2002	$526,130	$201,115	$325,015	161.6%	$2,795
1XXXX LEE RD	1,368	1996	$514,452	$198,360	$316,092	159.4%	$2,718
1XXXX HIGHLAND RD	1,200	2005	$475,200	$174,000	$301,200	173.1%	$2,590
1XXXX HIGHLAND RD	1,607	1995	$532,278	$233,015	$299,263	128.4%	$2,574

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33598. 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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