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 33634 are overassessed?

19.4% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33634 (1,090 of 5,606 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 33634?

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 33634 property tax overassessment report

19.4% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33634 (1,090 of 5,606 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,466,178.

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5,606

Homes in ZIP

1,090

Flagged as overassessed

19.4%

$156,409

Avg overage / home

$324,155

Typical value

~$180/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 33634

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
7XXX PELICAN ISLAND DR	6,171	2019	$3,174,774	$1,110,780	$2,063,994	185.8%	$17,750
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	5,115	2020	$2,765,960	$920,700	$1,845,260	200.4%	$15,869
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	5,522	2020	$2,760,883	$993,960	$1,766,923	177.8%	$15,196
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	5,515	2020	$2,756,320	$992,700	$1,763,620	177.7%	$15,167
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	5,522	2019	$2,682,157	$993,960	$1,688,197	169.8%	$14,518
3XXX FONTAINEBLEAU DR	6,164	2023	$2,774,150	$1,109,520	$1,664,630	150%	$14,316
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,566	2020	$2,470,122	$821,880	$1,648,242	200.5%	$14,175
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,858	2020	$2,499,393	$874,440	$1,624,953	185.8%	$13,975
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,556	2020	$2,444,588	$820,080	$1,624,508	198.1%	$13,971
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,660	2019	$2,453,575	$838,800	$1,614,775	192.5%	$13,887
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,597	2019	$2,407,323	$827,460	$1,579,863	190.9%	$13,587
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	3,979	2019	$2,266,110	$716,220	$1,549,890	216.4%	$13,329
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	3,979	2020	$2,169,097	$716,220	$1,452,877	202.9%	$12,495
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,858	2020	$2,310,752	$874,440	$1,436,312	164.3%	$12,352
3XXX FONTAINEBLEAU DR	5,438	2021	$2,393,859	$978,840	$1,415,019	144.6%	$12,169
3XXX FONTAINEBLEAU DR	5,425	2020	$2,324,268	$976,500	$1,347,768	138%	$11,591
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,011	2020	$2,048,459	$721,980	$1,326,479	183.7%	$11,408
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,600	2020	$2,149,750	$828,000	$1,321,750	159.6%	$11,367
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	4,352	2020	$1,992,153	$783,360	$1,208,793	154.3%	$10,396
3XXX VERSAILLES DR	6,615	2017	$2,359,520	$1,190,700	$1,168,820	98.2%	$10,052
3XXX AMERICANA DR	5,334	2023	$2,057,382	$960,120	$1,097,262	114.3%	$9,436
4XXX ROCKY SHORES DR	3,979	2020	$1,805,288	$716,220	$1,089,068	152.1%	$9,366
7XXX PELICAN ISLAND DR	4,565	1981	$1,811,239	$821,700	$989,539	120.4%	$8,510
7XXX PELICAN ISLAND DR	9,182	1989	$2,636,759	$1,652,760	$983,999	59.5%	$8,462
7XXX PELICAN ISLAND DR	5,509	1993	$1,932,777	$991,620	$941,157	94.9%	$8,094

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33634. 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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