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 33605 are overassessed?

30.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33605 (1,760 of 5,737 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 33605?

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 33605 property tax overassessment report

30.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33605 (1,760 of 5,737 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $938,749.

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5,737

Homes in ZIP

1,760

Flagged as overassessed

30.7%

$62,021

Avg overage / home

$216,322

Typical value

~$162/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 33605

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 E 5TH AVE	2,313	1982	$1,101,675	$374,706	$726,969	194%	$6,252
2XXX E 6TH AVE	2,689	1913	$1,092,367	$435,618	$656,749	150.8%	$5,648
2XXX E 9TH AVE	3,862	1954	$1,208,939	$625,644	$583,295	93.2%	$5,016
1XXX E 15TH AVE	2,539	1930	$707,070	$411,318	$295,752	71.9%	$2,543
2XXX E 5TH AVE	3,756	2020	$877,678	$608,472	$269,206	44.2%	$2,315
3XXX N 10TH ST	1,637	1924	$489,142	$265,194	$223,948	84.4%	$1,926
2XXX CORRINE ST	1,380	2022	$446,540	$223,560	$222,980	99.7%	$1,918
3XXX E 8TH AVE	1,575	1923	$474,117	$255,150	$218,967	85.8%	$1,883
6XX BERMUDA BLVD	2,920	2005	$691,864	$473,040	$218,824	46.3%	$1,882
9XX E 11TH AVE	3,665	2010	$795,182	$593,730	$201,452	33.9%	$1,732
1XXX E 19TH AVE	1,249	1927	$379,880	$202,338	$177,542	87.7%	$1,527
4XX S BERMUDA BLVD	2,260	1928	$538,288	$366,120	$172,168	47%	$1,481
1XXX E 15TH AVE	2,583	2022	$587,141	$418,446	$168,695	40.3%	$1,451
1XXX E 4TH AVE 206	1,597	2006	$426,411	$258,714	$167,697	64.8%	$1,442
1XXX E 4TH AVE 6	969	2007	$324,092	$156,978	$167,114	106.5%	$1,437
2XXX E 9TH AVE	1,440	1926	$395,527	$233,280	$162,247	69.6%	$1,395
2XXX E 4TH AVE	1,210	1903	$358,213	$196,020	$162,193	82.7%	$1,395
1XXX E 4TH AVE 102	1,221	2006	$353,030	$197,802	$155,228	78.5%	$1,335
1XXX E 4TH AVE 103	1,221	2006	$353,030	$197,802	$155,228	78.5%	$1,335
1XXX E 4TH AVE 104	1,221	2006	$353,030	$197,802	$155,228	78.5%	$1,335
1XXX E 4TH AVE 105	1,221	2006	$353,030	$197,802	$155,228	78.5%	$1,335
2XXX E 5TH AVE 208	1,354	2005	$373,355	$219,348	$154,007	70.2%	$1,324
1XXX E 4TH AVE 101	1,134	2006	$337,613	$183,708	$153,905	83.8%	$1,324
3XXX E 11TH AVE	1,123	1950	$333,924	$181,926	$151,998	83.5%	$1,307
1XXX E 4TH AVE 202	1,346	2006	$369,919	$218,052	$151,867	69.6%	$1,306

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33605. 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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