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 33837 are overassessed?

17.3% of homes in Davenport ZIP 33837 (2,779 of 16,059 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 Davenport ZIP 33837?

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 33837 property tax overassessment report

17.3% of homes in Davenport ZIP 33837 (2,779 of 16,059 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $949,173.

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16,059

Homes in ZIP

2,779

Flagged as overassessed

17.3%

$39,715

Avg overage / home

$292,318

Typical value

~$127/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 33837

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
3XX CHADWICK DR	5,247	2007	$908,989	$666,369	$242,620	36.4%	$2,087
6XXX BROAD OAK DR	7,211	2018	$1,147,670	$915,797	$231,873	25.3%	$1,994
1XXX HORSESHOE CREEK RD	2,810	2020	$545,822	$356,870	$188,952	52.9%	$1,625
2XXX PALM ST E	3,464	1971	$619,351	$439,928	$179,423	40.8%	$1,543
5XXX HWY 547 N	1,552	2002	$362,787	$197,104	$165,683	84.1%	$1,425
7XX PETES LN	1,455	1999	$346,664	$184,785	$161,879	87.6%	$1,392
2XXX ST GEORGE DR	1,044	2022	$262,493	$132,588	$129,905	98%	$1,117
1XXX HOLLY HILL RD	2,491	1997	$440,965	$316,357	$124,608	39.4%	$1,072
2XXX OAK CREEK LOOP	4,684	2021	$715,091	$594,868	$120,223	20.2%	$1,034
6XXX BROAD OAK DR	5,516	2019	$818,131	$700,532	$117,599	16.8%	$1,011
1XXX OAK BLOSSOM DR	7,392	2021	$1,051,627	$938,784	$112,843	12%	$970
1XXX FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT RD	2,052	2023	$373,208	$260,604	$112,604	43.2%	$968
2XXX ST GEORGE DR	450	2024	$165,852	$57,150	$108,702	190.2%	$935
2XX VAN DANALEUR RD	2,610	1980	$439,977	$331,470	$108,507	32.7%	$933
4XXX TERRASONESTA DR	2,704	2017	$450,900	$343,408	$107,492	31.3%	$924
2XX WYNELL DR	5,459	1982	$798,453	$693,293	$105,160	15.2%	$904
7XXX OAK REFLECTION LOOP	3,680	2022	$570,333	$467,360	$102,973	22%	$886
7XXX OAK REFLECTION LOOP	3,980	2023	$607,672	$505,460	$102,212	20.2%	$879
2XXX ST GEORGE DR	384	2015	$149,403	$48,768	$100,635	206.4%	$865
1XXX DEER CREEK BLVD	375	2006	$148,117	$47,625	$100,492	211%	$864
2XXX ST GEORGE DR	1,305	2021	$266,174	$165,735	$100,439	60.6%	$864
2XXX ST GEORGE DR	264	2006	$133,815	$33,528	$100,287	299.1%	$862
2XXX HOLLY HILL GROVE RD	1,512	2018	$290,838	$192,024	$98,814	51.5%	$850
2XXX ST GEORGE DR	264	2007	$131,921	$33,528	$98,393	293.5%	$846
2XX DOE DR	1,296	2021	$262,815	$164,592	$98,223	59.7%	$845

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33837. 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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