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 33615 are overassessed?

29% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33615 (3,835 of 13,231 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 33615?

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 33615 property tax overassessment report

29% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33615 (3,835 of 13,231 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,803,417.

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13,231

Homes in ZIP

3,835

Flagged as overassessed

29%

$115,321

Avg overage / home

$311,337

Typical value

~$172/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 33615

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 CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	6,776	2002	$3,324,705	$1,165,472	$2,159,233	185.3%	$18,569
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	7,223	2004	$3,203,248	$1,242,356	$1,960,892	157.8%	$16,864
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,647	2006	$2,473,598	$799,284	$1,674,314	209.5%	$14,399
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	7,061	2003	$2,819,496	$1,214,492	$1,605,004	132.2%	$13,803
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	6,701	2005	$2,757,052	$1,152,572	$1,604,480	139.2%	$13,799
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,817	2002	$2,386,991	$828,524	$1,558,467	188.1%	$13,403
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	3,954	2001	$2,222,777	$680,088	$1,542,689	226.8%	$13,267
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	5,515	2003	$2,474,584	$948,580	$1,526,004	160.9%	$13,124
4XXX TROYDALE RD	6,822	2008	$2,679,486	$1,173,384	$1,506,102	128.4%	$12,952
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	5,200	2003	$2,390,719	$894,400	$1,496,319	167.3%	$12,868
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	5,622	2003	$2,451,811	$966,984	$1,484,827	153.6%	$12,770
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	5,915	2005	$2,456,422	$1,017,380	$1,439,042	141.4%	$12,376
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	5,668	2006	$2,405,787	$974,896	$1,430,891	146.8%	$12,306
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	5,017	2002	$2,283,273	$862,924	$1,420,349	164.6%	$12,215
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,566	2003	$2,188,125	$785,352	$1,402,773	178.6%	$12,064
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,558	2004	$2,152,081	$783,976	$1,368,105	174.5%	$11,766
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,004	2005	$2,037,044	$688,688	$1,348,356	195.8%	$11,596
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,480	2005	$2,115,635	$770,560	$1,345,075	174.6%	$11,568
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,648	2002	$2,129,340	$799,456	$1,329,884	166.3%	$11,437
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,062	2002	$1,964,680	$698,664	$1,266,016	181.2%	$10,888
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,657	2005	$2,051,898	$801,004	$1,250,894	156.2%	$10,758
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	3,990	2002	$1,917,055	$686,280	$1,230,775	179.3%	$10,585
4XXX TROYDALE RD	5,911	2008	$2,238,527	$1,016,692	$1,221,835	120.2%	$10,508
9XXX BAY ISLAND DR	7,160	1991	$2,437,282	$1,231,520	$1,205,762	97.9%	$10,370
4XXX CAUSEWAY VISTA DR	4,202	2000	$1,922,330	$722,744	$1,199,586	166%	$10,316

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33615. 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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