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 33872 are overassessed?

23.6% of homes in Sebring ZIP 33872 (1,364 of 5,778 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 Sebring ZIP 33872?

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.

Highlands County · Sebring

ZIP 33872 property tax overassessment report

23.6% of homes in Sebring ZIP 33872 (1,364 of 5,778 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $523,264.

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5,778

Homes in ZIP

1,364

Flagged as overassessed

23.6%

$44,608

Avg overage / home

$218,106

Typical value

~$110/sqft

Your Highlands County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33872

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 TUBBS RD	4,912	1989	$753,570	$540,320	$213,250	39.5%	$1,834
1XXX EDGEWATER POINT DR	2,740	1959	$500,551	$301,400	$199,151	66.1%	$1,713
4XXX BOGEY BLVD	3,568	2022	$556,336	$392,480	$163,856	41.7%	$1,409
3XXX TUBBS RD	3,840	1985	$575,276	$422,400	$152,876	36.2%	$1,315
4XXX RACHAEL DR	2,985	2015	$466,265	$328,350	$137,915	42%	$1,186
3XXX TUBBS RD	2,697	1967	$433,908	$296,670	$137,238	46.3%	$1,180
1XXX EDGEWATER POINT DR	3,613	1956	$524,398	$397,430	$126,968	31.9%	$1,092
7XX LEMANS DR	2,059	2020	$349,641	$226,490	$123,151	54.4%	$1,059
4XXX CREMONA DR	3,753	2016	$535,859	$412,830	$123,029	29.8%	$1,058
3XXX MANOR DR	3,138	2011	$468,077	$345,180	$122,897	35.6%	$1,057
4XXX PEBBLE BEACH DR	2,340	2015	$378,457	$257,400	$121,057	47%	$1,041
5XXX MAGNOLIA PL	3,243	2022	$476,139	$356,730	$119,409	33.5%	$1,027
3XXX TUBBS RD	2,564	1981	$399,676	$282,040	$117,636	41.7%	$1,012
3XXX TUBBS RD	6,594	2001	$841,160	$725,340	$115,820	16%	$996
1XXX BRUNNS RD	2,559	1961	$396,598	$281,490	$115,108	40.9%	$990
4XXX PEBBLE BEACH DR	2,273	2020	$364,514	$250,030	$114,484	45.8%	$985
5XXX BLAINE DR	3,042	2024	$446,270	$334,620	$111,650	33.4%	$960
5XXX MOSS HAMMOCK TRL	2,355	2023	$368,165	$259,050	$109,115	42.1%	$938
1XXX BRUNNS RD	2,667	2000	$401,467	$293,370	$108,097	36.8%	$930
4XXX NADENA DR	2,216	1998	$350,974	$243,760	$107,214	44%	$922
2XXX VANTAGE TRCE	1,638	1972	$287,163	$180,180	$106,983	59.4%	$920
1XXX CAMARO DR	2,526	1997	$384,786	$277,860	$106,926	38.5%	$920
4XXX RACHAEL DR	1,585	2005	$281,022	$174,350	$106,672	61.2%	$917
5XXX COLUMBUS BLVD	2,300	2017	$359,132	$253,000	$106,132	41.9%	$913
2XXX ISLAND DR	2,842	2021	$418,730	$312,620	$106,110	33.9%	$913

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Highlands County, ZIP 33872. 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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