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 33602 are overassessed?

31.6% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33602 (1,635 of 5,169 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 Tampa ZIP 33602?

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 33602 property tax overassessment report

31.6% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33602 (1,635 of 5,169 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,485,857.

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5,169

Homes in ZIP

1,635

Flagged as overassessed

31.6%

$247,910

Avg overage / home

$569,618

Typical value

~$343/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 33602

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
1XXX WATER ST 2502	4,911	2022	$4,893,686	$1,684,473	$3,209,213	190.5%	$27,599
1XXX WATER ST 2401	5,539	2022	$4,639,020	$1,899,877	$2,739,143	144.2%	$23,557
1XXX WATER ST 2301	5,511	2022	$4,588,270	$1,890,273	$2,697,997	142.7%	$23,203
1XXX WATER ST 2201	5,539	2022	$4,538,075	$1,899,877	$2,638,198	138.9%	$22,689
1XXX WATER ST 2501	2,656	2022	$3,241,656	$911,008	$2,330,648	255.8%	$20,044
1XXX RENAISSANCE WAY	7,779	2006	$4,885,079	$2,668,197	$2,216,882	83.1%	$19,065
1XXX RENAISSANCE WAY	6,138	2001	$4,268,276	$2,105,334	$2,162,942	102.7%	$18,601
1XXX WATER ST 2101	4,227	2022	$3,542,618	$1,449,861	$2,092,757	144.3%	$17,998
1XXX WATER ST 2001	4,182	2022	$3,503,863	$1,434,426	$2,069,437	144.3%	$17,797
1XXX WATER ST 1901	4,227	2022	$3,465,531	$1,449,861	$2,015,670	139%	$17,335
1XXX RENAISSANCE WAY	8,038	2002	$4,720,814	$2,757,034	$1,963,780	71.2%	$16,889
1XXX RENAISSANCE WAY	7,656	2004	$4,515,232	$2,626,008	$1,889,224	71.9%	$16,247
3XX CHANNELSIDE WALKWAY 1902	4,035	2004	$3,238,370	$1,384,005	$1,854,365	134%	$15,948
9XX ANCHORAGE RD	4,934	2001	$3,460,284	$1,692,362	$1,767,922	104.5%	$15,204
1XXX WATER ST 2102	3,216	2022	$2,811,906	$1,103,088	$1,708,818	154.9%	$14,696
1XXX WATER ST 2002	3,216	2022	$2,778,179	$1,103,088	$1,675,091	151.9%	$14,406
1XXX WATER ST 1902	3,216	2022	$2,750,719	$1,103,088	$1,647,631	149.4%	$14,170
4XX S 12TH ST 2901	4,711	2011	$3,235,803	$1,615,873	$1,619,930	100.3%	$13,931
9XX ANCHORAGE RD	6,160	2002	$3,731,865	$2,112,880	$1,618,985	76.6%	$13,923
1XXX WATER ST 1802	3,216	2022	$2,717,726	$1,103,088	$1,614,638	146.4%	$13,886
1XXX WATER ST 1702	3,216	2022	$2,690,864	$1,103,088	$1,587,776	143.9%	$13,655
9XX ANCHORAGE RD	5,838	1997	$3,577,102	$2,002,434	$1,574,668	78.6%	$13,542
1XXX ROYAL PASS RD	7,152	1998	$4,023,527	$2,453,136	$1,570,391	64%	$13,505
1XXX WATER ST 1602	3,216	2022	$2,658,590	$1,103,088	$1,555,502	141%	$13,377
9XX MOORING CIR	4,730	1997	$3,177,119	$1,622,390	$1,554,729	95.8%	$13,371

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33602. 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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