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 33606 are overassessed?

32.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33606 (1,773 of 5,427 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 33606?

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 33606 property tax overassessment report

32.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33606 (1,773 of 5,427 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $6,944,558.

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5,427

Homes in ZIP

1,773

Flagged as overassessed

32.7%

$455,447

Avg overage / home

$907,004

Typical value

~$364/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 33606

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
4XX BLANCA AVE	3,921	1926	$4,902,672	$1,427,244	$3,475,428	243.5%	$29,889
1XX ADALIA AV	3,612	1953	$4,392,272	$1,314,768	$3,077,504	234.1%	$26,467
2X ADALIA AVE	3,742	1970	$4,311,241	$1,362,088	$2,949,153	216.5%	$25,363
2 BAHAMA CIR	5,432	2020	$4,909,716	$1,977,248	$2,932,468	148.3%	$25,219
5XX RIVIERA DR	4,588	2001	$4,523,408	$1,670,032	$2,853,376	170.9%	$24,539
5XX RIVIERA DR	4,359	2010	$4,428,306	$1,586,676	$2,841,630	179.1%	$24,438
5XX MARMORA AVE	4,808	2019	$4,583,268	$1,750,112	$2,833,156	161.9%	$24,365
1XX LADOGA AVE	5,371	2013	$4,778,445	$1,955,044	$2,823,401	144.4%	$24,281
5X MARTINIQUE AVE	5,356	2006	$4,751,351	$1,949,584	$2,801,767	143.7%	$24,095
5X ADALIA AVE	4,167	1946	$4,293,996	$1,516,788	$2,777,208	183.1%	$23,884
9X LADOGA AVE	5,028	1949	$4,588,581	$1,830,192	$2,758,389	150.7%	$23,722
6X ADALIA AVE	2,549	1957	$3,650,870	$927,836	$2,723,034	293.5%	$23,418
9X BALTIC CIR	3,348	1946	$3,902,580	$1,218,672	$2,683,908	220.2%	$23,082
1XX ADALIA AVE	3,681	2018	$4,020,030	$1,339,884	$2,680,146	200%	$23,049
1X LADOGA AVE	3,648	1937	$3,963,881	$1,327,872	$2,636,009	198.5%	$22,670
1XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	4,720	2006	$4,308,591	$1,718,080	$2,590,511	150.8%	$22,278
5XX MARMORA AV	5,984	2022	$4,767,252	$2,178,176	$2,589,076	118.9%	$22,266
6XX RIVIERA DR	5,701	2003	$4,625,205	$2,075,164	$2,550,041	122.9%	$21,930
1XX BLANCA AVE	5,280	2001	$4,457,181	$1,921,920	$2,535,261	131.9%	$21,803
2X LADOGA AVE	5,731	2018	$4,615,703	$2,086,084	$2,529,619	121.3%	$21,755
9X ADALIA AVE	4,920	1992	$4,309,822	$1,790,880	$2,518,942	140.7%	$21,663
3XX BLANCA AVE	5,422	2012	$4,461,404	$1,973,608	$2,487,796	126.1%	$21,395
5XX RIVIERA DR	3,130	1955	$3,623,363	$1,139,320	$2,484,043	218%	$21,363
1XX BALTIC CIR	3,028	1954	$3,572,494	$1,102,192	$2,470,302	224.1%	$21,245
3XX BLANCA AVE	5,351	1951	$4,417,465	$1,947,764	$2,469,701	126.8%	$21,239

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33606. 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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