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 33852 are overassessed?

27.9% of homes in Lake Placid ZIP 33852 (3,003 of 10,775 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 Lake Placid ZIP 33852?

File Form DR-486 with the Highlands 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 33852 property tax overassessment report

27.9% of homes in Lake Placid ZIP 33852 (3,003 of 10,775 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,125,330.

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10,775

Homes in ZIP

3,003

Flagged as overassessed

27.9%

$121,016

Avg overage / home

$259,507

Typical value

~$131/sqft

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TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33852

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
7XX DAFFODIL ST	6,917	1997	$2,120,457	$906,127	$1,214,330	134%	$10,443
8X BEAR POINT LN	6,074	1972	$1,810,192	$795,694	$1,014,498	127.5%	$8,725
7XX SUNSET POINTE DR	9,283	2000	$2,160,689	$1,216,073	$944,616	77.7%	$8,124
2X PINEY POINT DR	4,416	1930	$1,391,952	$578,496	$813,456	140.6%	$6,996
3XX LAKE MIRROR DR	4,817	1993	$1,436,326	$631,027	$805,299	127.6%	$6,926
5XX SUNSET POINTE DR	5,672	2023	$1,541,206	$743,032	$798,174	107.4%	$6,864
5XX HEARTLAND BLVD	6,914	2023	$1,684,590	$905,734	$778,856	86%	$6,698
5XX HEARTLAND BLVD	7,537	2024	$1,752,550	$987,347	$765,203	77.5%	$6,581
4X LAKE JUNE RD	2,536	2014	$1,093,764	$332,216	$761,548	229.2%	$6,549
5XX HEARTLAND BLVD	7,592	2024	$1,750,504	$994,552	$755,952	76%	$6,501
1XX LAGONI LN	6,966	1998	$1,631,060	$912,546	$718,514	78.7%	$6,179
1XXX CR 17 N	4,159	2007	$1,256,144	$544,829	$711,315	130.6%	$6,117
5XX SUNSET POINTE DR	6,849	2002	$1,585,341	$897,219	$688,122	76.7%	$5,918
5XX SUNSET POINTE DR	4,703	2004	$1,288,522	$616,093	$672,429	109.1%	$5,783
3XX CATFISH CREEK RD	7,157	2002	$1,601,516	$937,567	$663,949	70.8%	$5,710
9XX LAKE JUNE RD	5,671	2014	$1,396,933	$742,901	$654,032	88%	$5,625
5XX SUNSET POINTE DR	4,058	2021	$1,181,836	$531,598	$650,238	122.3%	$5,592
5XX SUNSET POINTE DR	11,616	2002	$2,165,418	$1,521,696	$643,722	42.3%	$5,536
1X PINEY POINT DR	8,646	2015	$1,771,734	$1,132,626	$639,108	56.4%	$5,496
5XX SUNSET POINTE DR	3,452	2022	$1,089,314	$452,212	$637,102	140.9%	$5,479
3XX LAKE JUNE RD	3,446	2019	$1,082,942	$451,426	$631,516	139.9%	$5,431
1XXX CR 17 N	2,520	2024	$954,640	$330,120	$624,520	189.2%	$5,371
2XX SOUTH BEAR POINTE DR	4,222	2009	$1,177,234	$553,082	$624,152	112.8%	$5,368
1XX ALDERMAN DR	4,830	2008	$1,255,952	$632,730	$623,222	98.5%	$5,360
5XX SUNSET POINTE DR	3,662	2005	$1,102,181	$479,722	$622,459	129.8%	$5,353

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Highlands County, ZIP 33852. 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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