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 33629 are overassessed?

24.4% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33629 (2,389 of 9,804 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 33629?

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 33629 property tax overassessment report

24.4% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33629 (2,389 of 9,804 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $10,783,458.

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9,804

Homes in ZIP

2,389

Flagged as overassessed

24.4%

$524,860

Avg overage / home

$973,436

Typical value

~$345/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 33629

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 W SAN JOSE ST	5,440	2014	$4,752,637	$1,876,800	$2,875,837	153.2%	$24,732
2XXX W SANTIAGO ST 2701	5,860	2024	$4,874,175	$2,021,700	$2,852,475	141.1%	$24,531
5XXX W LONGFELLOW AVE	6,070	2012	$4,911,808	$2,094,150	$2,817,658	134.5%	$24,232
5XXX W SAN MIGUEL ST	6,446	2017	$4,968,240	$2,223,870	$2,744,370	123.4%	$23,602
5XXX W JUNO ST	5,044	2020	$4,456,507	$1,740,180	$2,716,327	156.1%	$23,360
4XXX W MELROSE AVE	5,360	2020	$4,560,004	$1,849,200	$2,710,804	146.6%	$23,313
9XX S GOLF VIEW ST	6,518	1939	$4,926,444	$2,248,710	$2,677,734	119.1%	$23,029
5XXX W SAN JOSE ST	5,665	2004	$4,576,504	$1,954,425	$2,622,079	134.2%	$22,550
4XXX ANDROS DR	5,584	1977	$4,543,991	$1,926,480	$2,617,511	135.9%	$22,511
5XXX W SAN JOSE ST	6,412	2015	$4,804,906	$2,212,140	$2,592,766	117.2%	$22,298
4XXX SAINT CROIX DR	4,238	1972	$4,052,714	$1,462,110	$2,590,604	177.2%	$22,279
5XXX W SAN JOSE ST	6,752	2018	$4,899,282	$2,329,440	$2,569,842	110.3%	$22,101
5XXX W SAN JOSE ST	6,512	2020	$4,772,534	$2,246,640	$2,525,894	112.4%	$21,723
4XXX NEW PROVIDENCE AVE	6,841	1980	$4,881,758	$2,360,145	$2,521,613	106.8%	$21,686
5XXX W HOMER AVE	6,589	2021	$4,792,401	$2,273,205	$2,519,196	110.8%	$21,665
5XXX W LONGFELLOW AVE	6,769	2020	$4,837,656	$2,335,305	$2,502,351	107.2%	$21,520
2XXX N DUNDEE ST	5,451	2005	$4,377,524	$1,880,595	$2,496,929	132.8%	$21,474
5XXX W POE AVE	7,257	2009	$4,994,180	$2,503,665	$2,490,515	99.5%	$21,418
5XXX W SAN JOSE ST	6,699	2011	$4,790,365	$2,311,155	$2,479,210	107.3%	$21,321
1XXX CULBREATH ISLES DR	5,746	2011	$4,457,932	$1,982,370	$2,475,562	124.9%	$21,290
5XXX W HOMER AVE	5,574	2000	$4,396,405	$1,923,030	$2,473,375	128.6%	$21,271
5XXX W SAN JOSE ST	6,487	2024	$4,707,630	$2,238,015	$2,469,615	110.3%	$21,239
1XXX S SKOKIE ST	6,317	1939	$4,647,737	$2,179,365	$2,468,372	113.3%	$21,228
4XXX W BAY WAY DR	5,822	2018	$4,476,904	$2,008,590	$2,468,314	122.9%	$21,228
5XXX W SAN MIGUEL ST	7,242	2020	$4,964,681	$2,498,490	$2,466,191	98.7%	$21,209

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33629. 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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