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 33811 are overassessed?

18% of homes in Lakeland ZIP 33811 (1,828 of 10,174 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 33811?

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 33811 property tax overassessment report

18% of homes in Lakeland ZIP 33811 (1,828 of 10,174 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,071,980.

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10,174

Homes in ZIP

1,828

Flagged as overassessed

18%

$68,189

Avg overage / home

$285,362

Typical value

~$119/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 33811

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 DUBOIS RD	9,176	2016	$2,168,860	$1,091,944	$1,076,916	98.6%	$9,261
5XXX EWELL RD	6,071	2008	$1,557,931	$722,449	$835,482	115.6%	$7,185
2XXX PIPKIN RD W	1,552	1964	$863,983	$184,688	$679,295	367.8%	$5,842
1XXX EWELL RD	8,714	2024	$1,714,602	$1,036,966	$677,636	65.3%	$5,828
6XXX OLD HWY 37	8,261	1999	$1,648,021	$983,059	$664,962	67.6%	$5,719
1XXX CHERRY LN	2,870	1963	$828,270	$341,530	$486,740	142.5%	$4,186
5XXX DUBOIS RD	3,511	2020	$898,642	$417,809	$480,833	115.1%	$4,135
4XXX HOMEWOOD LN	9,070	2002	$1,523,331	$1,079,330	$444,001	41.1%	$3,818
1XXX CHERRY LN	1,963	1961	$673,599	$233,597	$440,002	188.4%	$3,784
4XXX HAMILTON RD	6,255	2021	$1,180,222	$744,345	$435,877	58.6%	$3,749
4XXX COUNTY LINE RD	2,482	1974	$709,037	$295,358	$413,679	140.1%	$3,558
5XXX DUBOIS RD	4,349	2002	$918,364	$517,531	$400,833	77.5%	$3,447
5XXX HENDRICKS RD	3,888	1997	$841,942	$462,672	$379,270	82%	$3,262
4XXX HOMEWOOD LN	3,063	1974	$741,763	$364,497	$377,266	103.5%	$3,244
6XXX DUBOIS RD	8,734	2006	$1,398,479	$1,039,346	$359,133	34.6%	$3,089
3XXX EWELL RD	9,345	2009	$1,470,225	$1,112,055	$358,170	32.2%	$3,080
3XXX EWELL RD	5,719	1974	$1,035,096	$680,561	$354,535	52.1%	$3,049
6XXX DUBOIS RD	5,230	2018	$972,805	$622,370	$350,435	56.3%	$3,014
2XXX EWELL RD	3,256	2000	$729,101	$387,464	$341,637	88.2%	$2,938
2XXX EWELL RD	2,581	1979	$643,207	$307,139	$336,068	109.4%	$2,890
1XXX EWELL RD	4,942	2021	$916,689	$588,098	$328,591	55.9%	$2,826
5XXX DUBOIS RD	4,662	2013	$882,930	$554,778	$328,152	59.2%	$2,822
4XXX SPRING LN	3,232	1990	$709,963	$384,608	$325,355	84.6%	$2,798
5XXX SPRING LAKE DR	7,442	1992	$1,210,724	$885,598	$325,126	36.7%	$2,796
1XXX EWELL RD	5,014	2022	$910,667	$596,666	$314,001	52.6%	$2,700

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33811. 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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