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 33805 are overassessed?

25.3% of homes in Lakeland ZIP 33805 (1,623 of 6,425 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 Lakeland ZIP 33805?

File Form DR-486 with the Polk 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 33805 property tax overassessment report

25.3% of homes in Lakeland ZIP 33805 (1,623 of 6,425 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $559,506.

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6,425

Homes in ZIP

1,623

Flagged as overassessed

25.3%

$40,086

Avg overage / home

$204,353

Typical value

~$107/sqft

Your Polk County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33805

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
2XXX LAKE PARKER DR	35,157	1990	$4,902,825	$3,761,799	$1,141,026	30.3%	$9,813
6XX CARPENTERS WAY	20,514	1999	$2,935,515	$2,194,998	$740,517	33.7%	$6,368
1XX ANTILLA ST	4,122	1964	$826,200	$441,054	$385,146	87.3%	$3,312
6XX BELLA VISTA E	27,425	1970	$3,277,897	$2,934,475	$343,422	11.7%	$2,953
1XXX GILMORE AVE	4,550	1988	$816,384	$486,850	$329,534	67.7%	$2,834
1XXX EDGEWATER BEACH DR	6,264	1983	$989,317	$670,248	$319,069	47.6%	$2,744
1XXX JEWEL AVE	5,952	1973	$944,736	$636,864	$307,872	48.3%	$2,648
3XX CRESCENT DR W	5,722	1986	$919,776	$612,254	$307,522	50.2%	$2,645
2XX CHESTNUT RD	3,282	1982	$648,648	$351,174	$297,474	84.7%	$2,558
7XX TROPICAL WAY	2,042	1926	$420,788	$218,494	$202,294	92.6%	$1,740
3XXX TENOROC MINE RD	5,122	1992	$725,881	$548,054	$177,827	32.4%	$1,529
1XXX EDGEWATER BEACH DR	3,751	1983	$579,050	$401,357	$177,693	44.3%	$1,528
3XXX TENOROC MINE RD	3,723	2021	$572,716	$398,361	$174,355	43.8%	$1,499
6XX 12TH ST W	1,434	1950	$324,324	$153,438	$170,886	111.4%	$1,470
7XX BON AIR ST	2,232	2021	$408,192	$238,824	$169,368	70.9%	$1,457
1XXX CRESTVIEW AVE	2,240	1987	$408,192	$239,680	$168,512	70.3%	$1,449
1XXX CRESTVIEW AVE	2,240	1987	$408,192	$239,680	$168,512	70.3%	$1,449
1XXX GILMORE AVE	2,275	1988	$408,192	$243,425	$164,767	67.7%	$1,417
3XXX CRUTCHFIELD RD	2,263	2024	$405,206	$242,141	$163,065	67.3%	$1,402
1XXX EDGEWATER BEACH DR	2,795	1963	$458,338	$299,065	$159,273	53.3%	$1,370
1XX DENICE DR	2,816	1987	$459,888	$301,312	$158,576	52.6%	$1,364
1XXX LAKEWOOD RD	4,519	1955	$634,304	$483,533	$150,771	31.2%	$1,297
7XX E GARDEN ST	7,200	1978	$919,776	$770,400	$149,376	19.4%	$1,285
1XXX STELLA AVE N	2,464	1968	$408,192	$263,648	$144,544	54.8%	$1,243
5XXX LAKE LUTHER RD	3,408	1970	$507,257	$364,656	$142,601	39.1%	$1,226

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33805. 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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