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 33611 are overassessed?

29.2% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33611 (3,635 of 12,460 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 33611?

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 33611 property tax overassessment report

29.2% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33611 (3,635 of 12,460 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $7,832,821.

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12,460

Homes in ZIP

3,635

Flagged as overassessed

29.2%

$250,562

Avg overage / home

$490,150

Typical value

~$242/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 33611

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
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	5,192	1951	$4,891,017	$1,256,464	$3,634,553	289.3%	$31,257
3XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	5,640	1994	$4,783,579	$1,364,880	$3,418,699	250.5%	$29,401
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	6,683	2005	$4,903,498	$1,617,286	$3,286,212	203.2%	$28,261
5XXX LYKES LN	5,062	1978	$4,246,255	$1,225,004	$3,021,251	246.6%	$25,983
3XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	7,033	2006	$4,718,907	$1,701,986	$3,016,921	177.3%	$25,946
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	4,836	1904	$4,139,030	$1,170,312	$2,968,718	253.7%	$25,531
2XXX HARBOR VIEW AVE	8,118	1925	$4,878,261	$1,964,556	$2,913,705	148.3%	$25,058
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	5,704	1986	$4,263,862	$1,380,368	$2,883,494	208.9%	$24,798
6XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	6,572	2019	$4,439,645	$1,590,424	$2,849,221	179.1%	$24,503
2XXX W FAIR OAKS AVE	8,126	1983	$4,815,347	$1,966,492	$2,848,855	144.9%	$24,500
6XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	6,560	2022	$4,432,453	$1,587,520	$2,844,933	179.2%	$24,466
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	7,104	1967	$4,552,186	$1,719,168	$2,833,018	164.8%	$24,364
3XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	7,839	1908	$4,666,828	$1,897,038	$2,769,790	146%	$23,820
5XXX S GORDON AVE	6,923	2021	$4,316,960	$1,675,366	$2,641,594	157.7%	$22,718
6XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	8,285	1905	$4,584,495	$2,004,970	$2,579,525	128.7%	$22,184
3XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	6,292	1997	$3,963,853	$1,522,664	$2,441,189	160.3%	$20,994
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	4,671	1950	$3,544,970	$1,130,382	$2,414,588	213.6%	$20,765
3XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	6,162	1994	$3,895,187	$1,491,204	$2,403,983	161.2%	$20,674
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	5,581	2018	$3,749,506	$1,350,602	$2,398,904	177.6%	$20,631
5XXX LYKES LN	3,864	1965	$3,331,529	$935,088	$2,396,441	256.3%	$20,609
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	6,972	1994	$4,082,077	$1,687,224	$2,394,853	141.9%	$20,596
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	3,857	1919	$3,253,055	$933,394	$2,319,661	248.5%	$19,949
4XXX BAYSHORE BLVD	5,103	2016	$3,535,621	$1,234,926	$2,300,695	186.3%	$19,786
5XXX S GORDON AVE	6,616	2020	$3,872,598	$1,601,072	$2,271,526	141.9%	$19,535
2XXX W BAY COURT AVE	5,264	2021	$3,509,948	$1,273,888	$2,236,060	175.5%	$19,230

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33611. 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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