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 33617 are overassessed?

24.1% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33617 (2,705 of 11,207 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 33617?

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 33617 property tax overassessment report

24.1% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33617 (2,705 of 11,207 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,663,498.

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11,207

Homes in ZIP

2,705

Flagged as overassessed

24.1%

$71,508

Avg overage / home

$260,075

Typical value

~$142/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 33617

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
5XXX NEAL DR	19,530	1977	$3,991,709	$2,773,260	$1,218,449	43.9%	$10,479
6XX VANDERBAKER RD	5,488	2005	$1,966,157	$779,296	$1,186,861	152.3%	$10,207
1XXX N RIVERHILLS DR	6,368	1968	$1,627,849	$904,256	$723,593	80%	$6,223
1XXXX GAIL DR	6,476	2003	$1,557,314	$919,592	$637,722	69.3%	$5,484
5XX S RIVERHILLS DR	5,126	1990	$1,350,747	$727,892	$622,855	85.6%	$5,357
1XXX N RIVERHILLS DR	9,209	1974	$1,915,865	$1,307,678	$608,187	46.5%	$5,230
5XXX NEAL DR	3,066	1963	$1,029,121	$435,372	$593,749	136.4%	$5,106
1XXXX N BRIGHTWATER BLVD	4,335	1994	$1,206,725	$615,570	$591,155	96%	$5,084
4XXX E KIRBY ST	2,402	1963	$829,965	$341,084	$488,881	143.3%	$4,204
6XX S RIVERHILLS DR	4,866	1995	$1,171,541	$690,972	$480,569	69.5%	$4,133
1XXX N RIVERHILLS DR	5,242	1985	$1,212,492	$744,364	$468,128	62.9%	$4,026
5XXX PURITAN RD	5,962	2001	$1,313,089	$846,604	$466,485	55.1%	$4,012
6XXX E SLIGH AVE	2,099	1965	$750,178	$298,058	$452,120	151.7%	$3,888
1XXX N RIVERHILLS DR	7,174	1993	$1,433,684	$1,018,708	$414,976	40.7%	$3,569
1XXX N RIVERHILLS DR	5,424	1978	$1,180,825	$770,208	$410,617	53.3%	$3,531
1XXXX RIDGEDALE RD	5,637	2003	$1,199,167	$800,454	$398,713	49.8%	$3,429
7XX ARGYLE PL	6,001	2000	$1,250,431	$852,142	$398,289	46.7%	$3,425
1XXXX BRIGHTWATER BLVD	4,641	2005	$1,055,678	$659,022	$396,656	60.2%	$3,411
1XXX N RIVERHILLS DR	4,771	1997	$1,065,539	$677,482	$388,057	57.3%	$3,337
5XXX PURITAN RD	3,723	1998	$911,946	$528,666	$383,280	72.5%	$3,296
5XX S RIVERHILLS DR	4,599	1997	$1,031,612	$653,058	$378,554	58%	$3,256
1XXX N RIVERHILLS DR	3,899	1971	$927,874	$553,658	$374,216	67.6%	$3,218
7XX VANDERBAKER RD	2,728	2022	$761,168	$387,376	$373,792	96.5%	$3,215
1XXX N RIVERHILLS DR	3,366	1969	$846,600	$477,972	$368,628	77.1%	$3,170
9XX N RIVERHILLS DR	3,757	2005	$895,716	$533,494	$362,222	67.9%	$3,115

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33617. 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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