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 33823 are overassessed?

21.6% of homes in Auburndale ZIP 33823 (2,682 of 12,443 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 Auburndale ZIP 33823?

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 33823 property tax overassessment report

21.6% of homes in Auburndale ZIP 33823 (2,682 of 12,443 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,531,386.

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12,443

Homes in ZIP

2,682

Flagged as overassessed

21.6%

$66,394

Avg overage / home

$256,806

Typical value

~$112/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 33823

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
5XX ADAMS BARN RD	13,239	2002	$3,855,798	$1,482,768	$2,373,030	160%	$20,408
6XXX BELLO ROBLE DR	7,129	2002	$1,798,674	$798,448	$1,000,226	125.3%	$8,602
2XXX KIRKLAND RD	13,240	1993	$2,402,247	$1,482,880	$919,367	62%	$7,907
2XXX CROSS KEY LN	6,557	2002	$1,513,251	$734,384	$778,867	106.1%	$6,698
1XX VAN FLEET CT	10,850	1996	$1,895,528	$1,215,200	$680,328	56%	$5,851
5XX ADAMS VIEW LN	5,800	2021	$1,274,047	$649,600	$624,447	96.1%	$5,370
3XX RENSSALAER AVE	10,932	1992	$1,821,831	$1,224,384	$597,447	48.8%	$5,138
5XXX OLD BERKLEY RD	6,742	2001	$1,321,016	$755,104	$565,912	74.9%	$4,867
5XX LAKE JULIANA DR	9,442	2006	$1,605,446	$1,057,504	$547,942	51.8%	$4,712
7XX WATERFERN TRAIL DR	8,637	2020	$1,485,644	$967,344	$518,300	53.6%	$4,457
1XX LAKE ARIETTA CT	6,777	2007	$1,265,716	$759,024	$506,692	66.8%	$4,358
2XXX LAKE ARIANA BLVD	3,631	1994	$839,473	$406,672	$432,801	106.4%	$3,722
3XX MEDORA ST	4,236	1971	$893,510	$474,432	$419,078	88.3%	$3,604
5XX SUTTON RD	4,309	2011	$898,436	$482,608	$415,828	86.2%	$3,576
4XXX JULIANA LAKE DR	5,311	2020	$1,008,727	$594,832	$413,895	69.6%	$3,559
4XX QUAIL HOLLOW RD	5,410	1959	$1,018,349	$605,920	$412,429	68.1%	$3,547
3XX MEDORA ST	7,853	2006	$1,286,500	$879,536	$406,964	46.3%	$3,500
7XX WATERFERN TRAIL DR	4,454	2018	$872,146	$498,848	$373,298	74.8%	$3,210
5XXX OLD BERKLEY RD	5,804	2024	$1,015,360	$650,048	$365,312	56.2%	$3,142
3XX MEDORA ST	5,360	1974	$961,367	$600,320	$361,047	60.1%	$3,105
4XX QUAIL HOLLOW RD	3,531	1981	$753,222	$395,472	$357,750	90.5%	$3,077
8XX BRADDOCK RD	2,954	2022	$687,495	$330,848	$356,647	107.8%	$3,067
5XXX OLD BERKLEY RD	5,170	2006	$925,882	$579,040	$346,842	59.9%	$2,983
5XX ADAMS VIEW LN	4,149	2014	$810,111	$464,688	$345,423	74.3%	$2,971
2XXX LAKE ARIANA BLVD	1,216	2021	$474,362	$136,192	$338,170	248.3%	$2,908

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33823. 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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