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 33868 are overassessed?

23% of homes in Polk City ZIP 33868 (1,072 of 4,668 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 Polk City ZIP 33868?

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 33868 property tax overassessment report

23% of homes in Polk City ZIP 33868 (1,072 of 4,668 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $669,382.

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4,668

Homes in ZIP

1,072

Flagged as overassessed

23%

$72,607

Avg overage / home

$246,377

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 33868

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
3XXX COUNTY ROAD 557A	8,945	2008	$1,713,655	$1,136,015	$577,640	50.8%	$4,968
8XXX DEEN STILL RD	784	1985	$636,282	$99,568	$536,714	539%	$4,616
1XXX LAKE MATTIE RD	840	2024	$589,653	$106,680	$482,973	452.7%	$4,154
COMMONWEALTH AVE N	938	1975	$579,185	$119,126	$460,059	386.2%	$3,957
6XXX FLANDERS STATION DR	4,855	1984	$1,025,171	$616,585	$408,586	66.3%	$3,514
3XXX FISH HAWK DR	2,889	2023	$770,638	$366,903	$403,735	110%	$3,472
3XXX RED TAIL HAWK DR	906	2014	$512,468	$115,062	$397,406	345.4%	$3,418
6XXX CONLEY DR	2,113	1920	$650,902	$268,351	$382,551	142.6%	$3,290
1XXXX COMMONWEALTH AVE	5,142	2003	$1,008,960	$653,034	$355,926	54.5%	$3,061
4XXX HWY 557A	4,401	1970	$906,133	$558,927	$347,206	62.1%	$2,986
6XXX CONLEY DR	3,776	2000	$818,174	$479,552	$338,622	70.6%	$2,912
7XXX DEEN STILL RD	924	2001	$412,337	$117,348	$294,989	251.4%	$2,537
3XXX WOOD DUCK DR	1,470	2015	$467,666	$186,690	$280,976	150.5%	$2,416
3XXX WOOD DUCK DR	1,166	2020	$427,145	$148,082	$279,063	188.5%	$2,400
3XXX FISH HAWK DR	923	2016	$391,191	$117,221	$273,970	233.7%	$2,356
6XXX CONLEY DR	6,843	2002	$1,134,210	$869,061	$265,149	30.5%	$2,280
1XXXX COMMONWEALTH AVE N	2,636	1988	$597,779	$334,772	$263,007	78.6%	$2,262
3XXX GREEN HERON DR	896	2014	$372,496	$113,792	$258,704	227.3%	$2,225
3XXX FISH HAWK DR	890	2016	$365,584	$113,030	$252,554	223.4%	$2,172
1XXXX COMMONWEALTH AVE N	1,620	2000	$457,405	$205,740	$251,665	122.3%	$2,164
2XXX TRAIL CUT RD	1,512	2001	$435,982	$192,024	$243,958	127%	$2,098
3XXX RED TAIL HAWK DR	2,054	2021	$500,636	$260,858	$239,778	91.9%	$2,062
6XXX CONLEY DRIVE	4,734	2022	$832,311	$601,218	$231,093	38.4%	$1,987
5XX MEANDERING WAY	5,079	2008	$873,860	$645,033	$228,827	35.5%	$1,968
2XXX TRAIL CUT RD	1,200	1993	$380,838	$152,400	$228,438	149.9%	$1,965

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33868. 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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