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 33619 are overassessed?

24.8% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33619 (2,535 of 10,226 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 33619?

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 33619 property tax overassessment report

24.8% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33619 (2,535 of 10,226 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,290,588.

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10,226

Homes in ZIP

2,535

Flagged as overassessed

24.8%

$59,199

Avg overage / home

$236,145

Typical value

~$150/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 33619

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 JENSEN RD	2,170	1998	$2,180,434	$325,500	$1,854,934	569.9%	$15,952
5XX S 58TH ST	6,452	2002	$2,604,573	$967,800	$1,636,773	169.1%	$14,076
7XX S 51ST ST	1,083	1975	$1,143,661	$162,450	$981,211	604%	$8,438
5XXX E WASHINGTON ST	2,411	1964	$1,283,771	$361,650	$922,121	255%	$7,930
5XXX RIVER RESERVE CT	5,522	2006	$1,672,138	$828,300	$843,838	101.9%	$7,257
7XXX WYATT DR	3,602	1998	$1,254,271	$540,300	$713,971	132.1%	$6,140
5XXX ROSE LN	5,105	1933	$1,423,304	$765,750	$657,554	85.9%	$5,655
5XXX RIVER RESERVE CT	3,848	2010	$1,205,413	$577,200	$628,213	108.8%	$5,403
5XXX RIVER RESERVE CT	3,455	2000	$1,145,836	$518,250	$627,586	121.1%	$5,397
6XXX WATKINS AVE	7,542	2024	$1,747,962	$1,131,300	$616,662	54.5%	$5,303
7XX S 56TH ST	1,751	1960	$851,434	$262,650	$588,784	224.2%	$5,064
4XX MAYDELL DR	4,323	2018	$1,170,638	$648,450	$522,188	80.5%	$4,491
6XXX MYRNA DR	2,069	1981	$791,692	$310,350	$481,342	155.1%	$4,140
6XXX WATKINS AVE	2,526	1980	$807,666	$378,900	$428,766	113.2%	$3,687
1XXX S 90TH ST	1,038	1953	$531,167	$155,700	$375,467	241.1%	$3,229
6XXX S 36TH AVE	1,488	1975	$595,806	$223,200	$372,606	166.9%	$3,204
6XXX WATKINS AVE	2,361	1985	$721,905	$354,150	$367,755	103.8%	$3,163
4XXX S 66TH ST	1,533	1968	$596,167	$229,950	$366,217	159.3%	$3,149
5XX S 57TH ST	3,116	2019	$815,723	$467,400	$348,323	74.5%	$2,996
8XXX CAUSEWAY BLVD	1,230	1947	$528,355	$184,500	$343,855	186.4%	$2,957
2XXX S 66TH ST	2,729	2010	$733,011	$409,350	$323,661	79.1%	$2,783
6XXX WATKINS AVE	2,718	1983	$729,755	$407,700	$322,055	79%	$2,770
5XXX ROSE LN	4,591	1955	$1,000,842	$688,650	$312,192	45.3%	$2,685
5XXX S 20TH AVE	1,817	1973	$582,497	$272,550	$309,947	113.7%	$2,666
1XXX S 45TH ST	3,190	1999	$784,834	$478,500	$306,334	64%	$2,634

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33619. 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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