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 33635 are overassessed?

15.3% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33635 (548 of 3,582 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 33635?

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 33635 property tax overassessment report

15.3% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33635 (548 of 3,582 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $420,777.

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3,582

Homes in ZIP

548

Flagged as overassessed

15.3%

$89,284

Avg overage / home

$370,677

Typical value

~$179/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 33635

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
8XXX SIERRA MANOR LN	8,122	2010	$3,321,624	$1,453,838	$1,867,786	128.5%	$16,063
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	6,379	2024	$1,967,766	$1,141,841	$825,925	72.3%	$7,103
7XXX SEAGULL WAY	3,253	2013	$1,396,463	$582,287	$814,176	139.8%	$7,002
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	5,304	2022	$1,635,232	$949,416	$685,816	72.2%	$5,898
7XXX BAY DR	6,020	2014	$1,685,140	$1,077,580	$607,560	56.4%	$5,225
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	4,602	2017	$1,415,334	$823,758	$591,576	71.8%	$5,088
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	4,572	2016	$1,409,865	$818,388	$591,477	72.3%	$5,087
7XXX RACE TRACK RD	2,594	2000	$1,042,470	$464,326	$578,144	124.5%	$4,972
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	4,574	2017	$1,339,813	$818,746	$521,067	63.6%	$4,481
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	4,644	2017	$1,334,231	$831,276	$502,955	60.5%	$4,325
8XXX HONEYBEE LN	892	1965	$621,341	$159,668	$461,673	289.1%	$3,970
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	4,645	2017	$1,291,410	$831,455	$459,955	55.3%	$3,956
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	3,711	2017	$1,112,366	$664,269	$448,097	67.5%	$3,854
7XXX MARSH POINTE DR	4,589	2016	$1,211,091	$821,431	$389,660	47.4%	$3,351
8XXX BAY DR	3,593	1976	$1,030,662	$643,147	$387,515	60.3%	$3,333
8XXX DOUBLE BRANCH RD	1,080	1955	$552,532	$193,320	$359,212	185.8%	$3,089
7XXX BAY DR A	3,255	2020	$933,748	$582,645	$351,103	60.3%	$3,019
8XXX SIERRA MANOR LN	3,990	2004	$1,048,718	$714,210	$334,508	46.8%	$2,877
7XXX BAY DR	4,213	2018	$1,081,761	$754,127	$327,634	43.4%	$2,818
1XXXX MEMORIAL HWY	983	1972	$502,704	$175,957	$326,747	185.7%	$2,810
1XXXX STATE ST	3,807	2003	$1,004,406	$681,453	$322,953	47.4%	$2,777
7XXX BAY DR	3,483	1981	$943,849	$623,457	$320,392	51.4%	$2,755
8XXX BAY DR	5,435	2018	$1,283,985	$972,865	$311,120	32%	$2,676
8XXX DOUBLE BRANCH RD	4,259	1998	$1,071,189	$762,361	$308,828	40.5%	$2,656
8XXX HONEYBEE LN	1,296	1989	$537,725	$231,984	$305,741	131.8%	$2,629

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33635. 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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