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 33616 are overassessed?

23.1% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33616 (1,069 of 4,619 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 33616?

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 33616 property tax overassessment report

23.1% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33616 (1,069 of 4,619 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,806,238.

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4,619

Homes in ZIP

1,069

Flagged as overassessed

23.1%

$196,471

Avg overage / home

$394,617

Typical value

~$211/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 33616

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
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	7,171	2006	$4,081,347	$1,513,081	$2,568,266	169.7%	$22,087
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	7,083	2007	$3,733,414	$1,494,513	$2,238,901	149.8%	$19,255
5XXX BEACON SHORES ST	6,426	2007	$3,497,390	$1,355,886	$2,141,504	157.9%	$18,417
5XXX BEACON SHORES ST	5,877	2007	$3,366,405	$1,240,047	$2,126,358	171.5%	$18,287
5XXX BEACON SHORES ST	6,766	2007	$3,517,611	$1,427,626	$2,089,985	146.4%	$17,974
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	6,059	2007	$3,356,845	$1,278,449	$2,078,396	162.6%	$17,874
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	6,361	2006	$3,385,194	$1,342,171	$2,043,023	152.2%	$17,570
4XXX CARRANZA CT	7,122	2015	$3,543,818	$1,502,742	$2,041,076	135.8%	$17,553
5XXX BEACON SHORES ST	5,392	2007	$3,151,546	$1,137,712	$2,013,834	177%	$17,319
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	5,336	2006	$3,134,689	$1,125,896	$2,008,793	178.4%	$17,276
5XXX BEACON SHORES ST	5,390	2007	$3,140,226	$1,137,290	$2,002,936	176.1%	$17,225
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	5,317	2007	$3,109,257	$1,121,887	$1,987,370	177.1%	$17,091
5XXX BEACON SHORES ST	5,366	2007	$3,118,651	$1,132,226	$1,986,425	175.4%	$17,083
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	5,419	2007	$3,115,323	$1,143,409	$1,971,914	172.5%	$16,958
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	6,805	2015	$3,375,472	$1,435,855	$1,939,617	135.1%	$16,681
4XXX CARRANZA CT	6,706	2008	$3,339,169	$1,414,966	$1,924,203	136%	$16,548
4XXX CARRANZA CT	6,459	2015	$3,254,878	$1,362,849	$1,892,029	138.8%	$16,271
4XXX CARRANZA CT	5,962	2008	$3,146,551	$1,257,982	$1,888,569	150.1%	$16,242
4XXX CARRANZA CT	5,617	2015	$3,012,047	$1,185,187	$1,826,860	154.1%	$15,711
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	5,757	2008	$3,008,833	$1,214,727	$1,794,106	147.7%	$15,429
4XXX CARRANZA CT	6,685	2014	$3,186,748	$1,410,535	$1,776,213	125.9%	$15,275
4XXX CARRANZA CT	4,764	2014	$2,680,717	$1,005,204	$1,675,513	166.7%	$14,409
4XXX YACHT CLUB DR	5,327	2006	$2,223,619	$1,123,997	$1,099,622	97.8%	$9,457
5XXX BOWEN DANIEL DR 1601	4,652	2007	$2,066,898	$981,572	$1,085,326	110.6%	$9,334
6XXX BEACON SHORES ST	3,835	2006	$1,746,531	$809,185	$937,346	115.8%	$8,061

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33616. 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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