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 33612 are overassessed?

29.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33612 (3,088 of 10,401 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 33612?

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 33612 property tax overassessment report

29.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33612 (3,088 of 10,401 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,103,681.

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10,401

Homes in ZIP

3,088

Flagged as overassessed

29.7%

$79,214

Avg overage / home

$257,181

Typical value

~$161/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 33612

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 WINTHROP WAY	4,010	1988	$2,819,108	$645,610	$2,173,498	336.7%	$18,692
1XXXX N ARMENIA AVE	9,433	2021	$3,583,338	$1,518,713	$2,064,625	135.9%	$17,756
1XXXX ORANGE GROVE DR	1,617	1957	$2,312,706	$260,337	$2,052,369	788.4%	$17,650
1XXXX INDIGO POINT LN	5,468	2006	$2,397,075	$880,348	$1,516,727	172.3%	$13,044
1XXXX INDIGO POINT	5,218	2007	$2,014,318	$840,098	$1,174,220	139.8%	$10,098
1XXXX WINTHROP WAY	5,299	1991	$1,985,106	$853,139	$1,131,967	132.7%	$9,735
1XXXX JENNY LYNE CT	7,455	2007	$2,309,795	$1,200,255	$1,109,540	92.4%	$9,542
1XXXX N ARMENIA AVE	9,480	2002	$2,542,281	$1,526,280	$1,016,001	66.6%	$8,738
2XXX W CARROLL GARDEN LN	4,215	2018	$1,667,319	$678,615	$988,704	145.7%	$8,503
2XXX CARROLL GARDENS LN	7,306	1993	$2,129,744	$1,176,266	$953,478	81.1%	$8,200
1XXXX CARROLL COVE PL	5,282	1994	$1,761,560	$850,402	$911,158	107.1%	$7,836
2XXX W KYRA DR	8,258	2020	$2,238,218	$1,329,538	$908,680	68.3%	$7,815
1XXXX WINTHROP WAY	5,437	1994	$1,758,362	$875,357	$883,005	100.9%	$7,594
1XXXX JENNY LYNE CT	6,057	2010	$1,839,463	$975,177	$864,286	88.6%	$7,433
1XXXX N ARMENIA AVE	7,195	1992	$2,013,947	$1,158,395	$855,552	73.9%	$7,358
2XXX CARROLL PL	4,399	2007	$1,539,628	$708,239	$831,389	117.4%	$7,150
2XXX CARROLL PL	3,683	1986	$1,421,739	$592,963	$828,776	139.8%	$7,127
1XXXX N ARMENIA AVE	5,891	1997	$1,763,122	$948,451	$814,671	85.9%	$7,006
2XXX CARROLL PL	4,018	2014	$1,457,408	$646,898	$810,510	125.3%	$6,970
1XXXX N ARMENIA AVE	6,503	1993	$1,847,641	$1,046,983	$800,658	76.5%	$6,886
1XXXX CARROLL SHORES PL	4,239	1996	$1,473,507	$682,479	$791,028	115.9%	$6,803
1XXXX CARROLL COVE PL	5,350	1995	$1,650,609	$861,350	$789,259	91.6%	$6,788
1XXXX CARROLL SHORES PL	5,728	1998	$1,702,487	$922,208	$780,279	84.6%	$6,710
1XXXX CARROLL COVE PL	4,373	1994	$1,446,672	$704,053	$742,619	105.5%	$6,387
2XXX CARROLL PL	4,755	1994	$1,488,096	$765,555	$722,541	94.4%	$6,214

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33612. 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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