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 33810 are overassessed?

21.9% of homes in Lakeland ZIP 33810 (3,540 of 16,168 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 33810?

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 33810 property tax overassessment report

21.9% of homes in Lakeland ZIP 33810 (3,540 of 16,168 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,602,314.

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16,168

Homes in ZIP

3,540

Flagged as overassessed

21.9%

$52,632

Avg overage / home

$260,577

Typical value

~$117/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 33810

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
9XXX MAX CASH RD	2,991	1978	$1,528,763	$349,947	$1,178,816	336.9%	$10,138
4XXX SIMMS RD	6,864	2024	$1,404,407	$803,088	$601,319	74.9%	$5,171
5XXX GALLOWAY RD N	10,678	2024	$1,801,164	$1,249,326	$551,838	44.2%	$4,746
6XXX MAGNOLIA LN	12,739	1962	$1,997,926	$1,490,463	$507,463	34%	$4,364
1XXX MANN RD	2,512	1968	$685,824	$293,904	$391,920	133.3%	$3,371
2XXX GIBSONIA GALLOWAY RD	7,105	2002	$1,189,387	$831,285	$358,102	43.1%	$3,080
2XXX GIBSONIA GALLOWAY RD	5,741	2017	$1,010,327	$671,697	$338,630	50.4%	$2,912
1XXX GIBSONIA GALLOWAY RD	6,239	1987	$1,050,321	$729,963	$320,358	43.9%	$2,755
4XXX CINDY RD	4,095	1990	$793,265	$479,115	$314,150	65.6%	$2,702
4XXX RUSHING RD	5,238	2007	$921,997	$612,846	$309,151	50.4%	$2,659
2XXX SADDLE RIDGE LN	6,662	2006	$1,086,973	$779,454	$307,519	39.5%	$2,645
2XXX GIBSONIA GALLOWAY RD	6,016	2017	$1,009,863	$703,872	$305,991	43.5%	$2,632
2XXX SADDLE RIDGE LN	6,106	2016	$1,006,329	$714,402	$291,927	40.9%	$2,511
8XXX SELPH RD	2,715	1972	$600,038	$317,655	$282,383	88.9%	$2,428
8XXX KATHLEEN RD	1,632	1928	$458,047	$190,944	$267,103	139.9%	$2,297
2XXX SOCRUM LOOP RD W	2,835	1996	$591,265	$331,695	$259,570	78.3%	$2,232
2XXX SOCRUM LOOP RD W	4,785	1999	$816,920	$559,845	$257,075	45.9%	$2,211
3XXX HARRELSON RD	3,899	2003	$710,543	$456,183	$254,360	55.8%	$2,187
7XXX CATHERINE DR	5,177	1989	$853,077	$605,709	$247,368	40.8%	$2,127
1XXXX SHERROUSE RD	3,249	2001	$624,337	$380,133	$244,204	64.2%	$2,100
5XXX EAGLES NEST DR	4,046	2019	$713,204	$473,382	$239,822	50.7%	$2,062
3XXX GARDNER RD	1,097	1956	$362,927	$128,349	$234,578	182.8%	$2,017
5XXX GALLOWAY RD N	5,257	2021	$849,390	$615,069	$234,321	38.1%	$2,015
2XXX SOCRUM LOOP RD W	3,529	2015	$642,554	$412,893	$229,661	55.6%	$1,975
1XXX WALKER RD	5,302	1993	$841,221	$620,334	$220,887	35.6%	$1,900

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33810. 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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