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 33626 are overassessed?

22% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33626 (2,084 of 9,465 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 33626?

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 33626 property tax overassessment report

22% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33626 (2,084 of 9,465 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,381,224.

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9,465

Homes in ZIP

2,084

Flagged as overassessed

22%

$132,863

Avg overage / home

$489,580

Typical value

~$191/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 33626

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 CALF PATH DR	8,275	2003	$4,258,344	$1,580,525	$2,677,819	169.4%	$23,029
1XXXX CALF PATH DR	5,968	2011	$2,126,725	$1,139,888	$986,837	86.6%	$8,487
9XXX TREE TOPS LAKE RD	8,030	2013	$2,298,460	$1,533,730	$764,730	49.9%	$6,577
9XXX TILLINGHAST DR	7,765	2015	$2,198,045	$1,483,115	$714,930	48.2%	$6,148
1XXXX TWIN BRANCH ACRES RD	8,533	2006	$2,327,060	$1,629,803	$697,257	42.8%	$5,996
8XXX LAKE SUNSET DR	5,268	2008	$1,628,297	$1,006,188	$622,109	61.8%	$5,350
1XXXX TWIN BRANCH ACRES RD	5,739	1996	$1,684,041	$1,096,149	$587,892	53.6%	$5,056
1XXXX WATERCHASE BLVD	4,281	2003	$1,403,934	$817,671	$586,263	71.7%	$5,042
9XXX TREE TOPS LAKE RD	6,536	2015	$1,826,391	$1,248,376	$578,015	46.3%	$4,971
1XXXX TOM FAZIO CT	4,294	2014	$1,389,237	$820,154	$569,083	69.4%	$4,894
1XXXX CALF PATH DR	5,575	2012	$1,583,668	$1,064,825	$518,843	48.7%	$4,462
1XXXX GALT LAKE DR	3,843	2005	$1,248,542	$734,013	$514,529	70.1%	$4,425
1XXXX GALT LAKE DR	4,357	2007	$1,337,629	$832,187	$505,442	60.7%	$4,347
9XXX TREE TOPS LAKE RD	5,924	2010	$1,632,133	$1,131,484	$500,649	44.2%	$4,306
9XXX TREE TOPS LAKE DR	6,538	2014	$1,742,155	$1,248,758	$493,397	39.5%	$4,243
9XXX TREE TOPS LAKE RD	8,275	2008	$2,071,219	$1,580,525	$490,694	31%	$4,220
9XXX TREE TOPS LAKE RD	5,734	2010	$1,579,930	$1,095,194	$484,736	44.3%	$4,169
1XXXX WATERCHASE BLVD	4,773	2003	$1,393,968	$911,643	$482,325	52.9%	$4,148
9XXX TILLINGHAST DR	4,522	2014	$1,345,548	$863,702	$481,846	55.8%	$4,144
1XXXX GALT LAKE DR	3,536	2006	$1,151,898	$675,376	$476,522	70.6%	$4,098
1XXXX WATERCHASE BLVD	4,631	2003	$1,360,106	$884,521	$475,585	53.8%	$4,090
1XXXX TREE TOPS LAKE RD	5,187	2004	$1,460,904	$990,717	$470,187	47.5%	$4,044
9XXX TREE TOPS LAKE RD	4,136	2006	$1,259,022	$789,976	$469,046	59.4%	$4,034
1XXXX GALT LAKE DR	4,680	2006	$1,361,816	$893,880	$467,936	52.3%	$4,024
1XXXX GALT LAKE DR	4,669	2006	$1,357,764	$891,779	$465,985	52.3%	$4,007

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33626. 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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