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 33618 are overassessed?

22.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33618 (2,031 of 8,938 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 33618?

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 33618 property tax overassessment report

22.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33618 (2,031 of 8,938 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,664,121.

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8,938

Homes in ZIP

2,031

Flagged as overassessed

22.7%

$152,527

Avg overage / home

$423,346

Typical value

~$178/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 33618

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 HAMPTON PL	7,901	2006	$4,095,350	$1,406,378	$2,688,972	191.2%	$23,125
2XXX LINTHICUM PL	9,553	2006	$4,258,403	$1,700,434	$2,557,969	150.4%	$21,999
2XXX LAKE ELLEN DR	9,907	2015	$4,281,987	$1,763,446	$2,518,541	142.8%	$21,659
1XXXX PRADIP CAPATEL CIR	8,389	2015	$3,951,857	$1,493,242	$2,458,615	164.6%	$21,144
3XXX MOSSVALE LN	7,754	2008	$3,535,144	$1,380,212	$2,154,932	156.1%	$18,532
1XXXX LAKE CARROLL DR	10,309	1988	$3,866,926	$1,835,002	$2,031,924	110.7%	$17,475
2XXX SAFE HARBOR DR	8,303	2007	$3,279,283	$1,477,934	$1,801,349	121.9%	$15,492
1XXXX CARROLLWOOD DR	7,907	2009	$3,142,771	$1,407,446	$1,735,325	123.3%	$14,924
1XXXX LAKE COVE LN	7,288	2004	$2,826,378	$1,297,264	$1,529,114	117.9%	$13,150
3XXX W LINEBAUGH AVE	9,696	1974	$3,188,173	$1,725,888	$1,462,285	84.7%	$12,576
9XXX TROUTWATER LN	5,826	2022	$2,492,666	$1,037,028	$1,455,638	140.4%	$12,518
1XXXX CARROLLWOOD DR	7,004	2004	$2,666,007	$1,246,712	$1,419,295	113.8%	$12,206
3XXX MOSSVALE LN	8,172	1981	$2,771,735	$1,454,616	$1,317,119	90.5%	$11,327
9XXX TROUTWATER LN	5,574	2024	$2,292,221	$992,172	$1,300,049	131%	$11,180
1XXXX CARROLLWOOD DR	7,152	2009	$2,543,583	$1,273,056	$1,270,527	99.8%	$10,927
2XXX SAFE HARBOR DR	7,724	1996	$2,629,518	$1,374,872	$1,254,646	91.3%	$10,790
1XXXX INDIAN HEAD DR	8,998	2012	$2,848,244	$1,601,644	$1,246,600	77.8%	$10,721
2XXX SAFE HARBOR DR	6,545	1997	$2,360,899	$1,165,010	$1,195,889	102.7%	$10,285
2XXX SAFE HARBOR DR	6,649	1995	$2,361,123	$1,183,522	$1,177,601	99.5%	$10,127
2XXX SAFE HARBOR DR	8,545	1997	$2,694,257	$1,521,010	$1,173,247	77.1%	$10,090
2XXX SAFE HARBOR DR	6,703	1996	$2,365,508	$1,193,134	$1,172,374	98.3%	$10,082
2XXX SAFE HARBOR DR	6,866	1995	$2,393,868	$1,222,148	$1,171,720	95.9%	$10,077
9XXX YESHUA WAY	6,781	2000	$2,357,150	$1,207,018	$1,150,132	95.3%	$9,891
3XXX W LINEBAUGH AVE	5,800	2001	$2,176,053	$1,032,400	$1,143,653	110.8%	$9,835
1XXXX LAKE MAGDALENE BLVD	5,328	2020	$2,090,154	$948,384	$1,141,770	120.4%	$9,819

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33618. 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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