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 33647 are overassessed?

21.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33647 (4,312 of 19,852 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 33647?

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 33647 property tax overassessment report

21.7% of homes in Tampa ZIP 33647 (4,312 of 19,852 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $5,011,943.

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19,852

Homes in ZIP

4,312

Flagged as overassessed

21.7%

$135,154

Avg overage / home

$417,038

Typical value

~$153/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 33647

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
6XXX W MACLAURIN DR	15,153	1992	$4,702,672	$2,318,409	$2,384,263	102.8%	$20,505
6XXX E MACLAURIN DR	15,124	1995	$4,668,447	$2,313,972	$2,354,475	101.8%	$20,248
4XXX TURNBURY WOOD DR	11,491	2002	$3,833,555	$1,758,123	$2,075,432	118%	$17,849
4XXX TURNBURY WOOD DR	7,319	2008	$2,891,474	$1,119,807	$1,771,667	158.2%	$15,236
1XXXX CACHET ISLE DR A	11,009	2007	$3,440,340	$1,684,377	$1,755,963	104.2%	$15,101
6XXX E MACLAURIN DR	10,008	2000	$3,266,863	$1,531,224	$1,735,639	113.3%	$14,926
6XXX E MACLAURIN DR	10,837	2000	$3,124,963	$1,658,061	$1,466,902	88.5%	$12,615
1XXXX CACHET ISLE DR B	8,159	2007	$2,676,283	$1,248,327	$1,427,956	114.4%	$12,280
6XXX WINDHAM PL	10,013	1991	$2,917,475	$1,531,989	$1,385,486	90.4%	$11,915
6XXX E MACLAURIN DR	10,673	2000	$2,983,856	$1,632,969	$1,350,887	82.7%	$11,618
6XXX W MACLAURIN DR	7,974	1995	$2,568,986	$1,220,022	$1,348,964	110.6%	$11,601
6XXX EMMONS LN	6,335	1991	$2,251,372	$969,255	$1,282,117	132.3%	$11,026
6XXX W MACLAURIN DR	9,698	1990	$2,728,131	$1,483,794	$1,244,337	83.9%	$10,701
1XXXX LONGWATER RUN DR	6,951	2000	$2,270,994	$1,063,503	$1,207,491	113.5%	$10,384
1XXXX CACHET ISLE DR	7,589	2010	$2,287,301	$1,161,117	$1,126,184	97%	$9,685
1XXXX LONGWATER RUN DR	5,659	2002	$1,870,760	$865,827	$1,004,933	116.1%	$8,642
6XXX MACLAURIN DR	7,373	1995	$2,112,331	$1,128,069	$984,262	87.3%	$8,465
1XXXX CACHET ISLE DR	7,599	2000	$2,128,468	$1,162,647	$965,821	83.1%	$8,306
7XXX YARDLEY WAY	6,265	2012	$1,912,308	$958,545	$953,763	99.5%	$8,202
6XXX W MACLAURIN DR	8,460	2000	$2,242,912	$1,294,380	$948,532	73.3%	$8,157
1XXXX LONGWATER RUN DR	6,125	2005	$1,884,524	$937,125	$947,399	101.1%	$8,148
7XXX YARDLEY WAY	8,082	2003	$2,182,929	$1,236,546	$946,383	76.5%	$8,139
7XXX YARDLEY WAY	5,904	2006	$1,824,006	$903,312	$920,694	101.9%	$7,918
6XXX WINDHAM PL	5,724	2004	$1,773,947	$875,772	$898,175	102.6%	$7,724
1XXXX LONGWATER RUN DR	8,128	1999	$2,131,243	$1,243,584	$887,659	71.4%	$7,634

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33647. 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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