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 33830 are overassessed?

25.6% of homes in Bartow ZIP 33830 (2,644 of 10,334 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 Bartow ZIP 33830?

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 33830 property tax overassessment report

25.6% of homes in Bartow ZIP 33830 (2,644 of 10,334 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,186,831.

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10,334

Homes in ZIP

2,644

Flagged as overassessed

25.6%

$52,195

Avg overage / home

$230,083

Typical value

~$109/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 33830

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 US HIGHWAY 98 S	10,620	1996	$2,030,314	$1,157,580	$872,734	75.4%	$7,506
6XXX RIVERLAKE BLVD	16,364	2008	$2,653,303	$1,783,676	$869,627	48.8%	$7,479
6XXX RIVERLAKE BLVD	8,205	2017	$1,660,451	$894,345	$766,106	85.7%	$6,589
6XXX RIVERLAKE BLVD	5,977	2006	$1,386,001	$651,493	$734,508	112.7%	$6,317
1XXX RED GATE DR	8,475	2014	$1,566,929	$923,775	$643,154	69.6%	$5,531
2XX IDLEWOOD AVE	19,624	2000	$2,752,786	$2,139,016	$613,770	28.7%	$5,278
6XXX RIVERLAKE BLVD	10,047	2006	$1,667,255	$1,095,123	$572,132	52.2%	$4,920
1XX CHAPMAN DR	8,432	2024	$1,477,944	$919,088	$558,856	60.8%	$4,806
6XX CHILDS AVE N	2,656	2024	$840,672	$289,504	$551,168	190.4%	$4,740
7XX OAK AVE S	3,110	1920	$864,864	$338,990	$525,874	155.1%	$4,523
2XXX ALTURAS LOOP RD	8,786	2007	$1,432,137	$957,674	$474,463	49.5%	$4,080
2XXX E F GRIFFIN RD	4,494	2018	$935,844	$489,846	$445,998	91%	$3,836
5XXX RIVERLAKE DR	4,481	2022	$929,904	$488,429	$441,475	90.4%	$3,797
7XXX LAKE ENDERLY BLVD	3,790	2024	$846,068	$413,110	$432,958	104.8%	$3,723
2XXX E F GRIFFIN RD	4,251	2018	$880,647	$463,359	$417,288	90.1%	$3,589
9XXX SERENITY DR	5,858	2004	$1,036,426	$638,522	$397,904	62.3%	$3,422
5XXX RIVERLAKE DR	4,585	2021	$894,534	$499,765	$394,769	79%	$3,395
1XXX LAUREL ST E	4,588	1951	$864,864	$500,092	$364,772	72.9%	$3,137
8XX LYLE PKWY	8,012	1983	$1,223,363	$873,308	$350,055	40.1%	$3,010
6XXX COX RD	5,022	2021	$896,876	$547,398	$349,478	63.8%	$3,006
4XXX OLD BARTOW EAGLE LAKE RD	4,043	1998	$786,647	$440,687	$345,960	78.5%	$2,975
2XX E HOOKER ST	7,568	1977	$1,170,412	$824,912	$345,500	41.9%	$2,971
6XXX RIVERLAKE BLVD	7,387	2007	$1,138,932	$805,183	$333,749	41.5%	$2,870
5XXX RIVERLAKE DR	3,689	2024	$728,135	$402,101	$326,034	81.1%	$2,804
1XXX HOLLAND PKWY N	26,746	1977	$3,239,258	$2,915,314	$323,944	11.1%	$2,786

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33830. 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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