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 33624 are overassessed?

18.5% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33624 (2,574 of 13,918 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 33624?

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 33624 property tax overassessment report

18.5% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33624 (2,574 of 13,918 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,459,600.

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13,918

Homes in ZIP

2,574

Flagged as overassessed

18.5%

$65,937

Avg overage / home

$333,738

Typical value

~$176/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 33624

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 W LINEBAUGH AVE	1,990	1964	$1,145,676	$350,240	$795,436	227.1%	$6,841
4XXX LOWELL RD	7,134	2010	$1,833,585	$1,255,584	$578,001	46%	$4,971
4XXX CHRISTOPHER CT	5,659	1996	$1,545,673	$995,984	$549,689	55.2%	$4,727
1XXXX CASEY RD	6,262	2002	$1,541,116	$1,102,112	$439,004	39.8%	$3,775
1XXXX CASEY RD	3,684	1971	$1,087,103	$648,384	$438,719	67.7%	$3,773
5XXX COUNTRY SIDE DR	4,777	2020	$1,177,739	$840,752	$336,987	40.1%	$2,898
5XXX LAKECASTLE DR	4,885	2016	$1,187,885	$859,760	$328,125	38.2%	$2,822
5XXX LAKECASTLE DR	3,715	2018	$980,372	$653,840	$326,532	49.9%	$2,808
1XXXX WATERFALL WAY	3,153	1987	$874,949	$554,928	$320,021	57.7%	$2,752
5XXX LAKECASTLE DR	3,971	2016	$999,475	$698,896	$300,579	43%	$2,585
1XXXX BALLYSHANNON DR	4,456	2017	$1,080,225	$784,256	$295,969	37.7%	$2,545
1XXXX BALLYSHANNON DR	4,541	2017	$1,094,255	$799,216	$295,039	36.9%	$2,537
5XXX LANAI WAY	3,231	1983	$863,213	$568,656	$294,557	51.8%	$2,533
1XXXX CYPRESS ESTATES PL	4,422	2017	$1,070,655	$778,272	$292,383	37.6%	$2,514
4XXX TANNERY AVE	5,315	2006	$1,221,337	$935,440	$285,897	30.6%	$2,459
1XXXX DIAMOND HEAD DR	3,623	1986	$919,538	$637,648	$281,890	44.2%	$2,424
1XXXX BALLYSHANNON DR	4,731	2017	$1,113,562	$832,656	$280,906	33.7%	$2,416
1XXXX DIAMOND HEAD DR	4,483	1988	$1,062,681	$789,008	$273,673	34.7%	$2,354
5XXX WILCOX RD	2,372	2004	$689,426	$417,472	$271,954	65.1%	$2,339
1XXXX BALLYSHANNON DR	3,515	2016	$885,957	$618,640	$267,317	43.2%	$2,299
1XXXX CASEY RD	5,253	1994	$1,184,302	$924,528	$259,774	28.1%	$2,234
1XXXX BALLYSHANNON DR	4,529	2016	$1,056,759	$797,104	$259,655	32.6%	$2,233
1XXXX WATERFALL WAY	3,812	1987	$930,072	$670,912	$259,160	38.6%	$2,229
1XXXX WATERFALL WAY	3,329	1986	$844,327	$585,904	$258,423	44.1%	$2,222
5XXX LAKECASTLE DR	3,673	2016	$899,038	$646,448	$252,590	39.1%	$2,172

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33624. 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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