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 33876 are overassessed?

28.7% of homes in Sebring ZIP 33876 (747 of 2,605 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 33876?

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 33876 property tax overassessment report

28.7% of homes in Sebring ZIP 33876 (747 of 2,605 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $374,723.

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2,605

Homes in ZIP

747

Flagged as overassessed

28.7%

$58,330

Avg overage / home

$214,034

Typical value

~$111/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 33876

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
1XXX FARM RD	3,828	2009	$759,156	$424,908	$334,248	78.7%	$2,875
7XXX RED BEACH CT	4,372	2015	$792,775	$485,292	$307,483	63.4%	$2,644
1XXXX US 98	2,684	2000	$581,523	$297,924	$283,599	95.2%	$2,439
8XXX CR 17 S	2,028	2001	$493,041	$225,108	$267,933	119%	$2,304
7XXX RED BEACH CT	3,027	2016	$577,937	$335,997	$241,940	72%	$2,081
1XX MORRIS DR	2,207	1998	$455,957	$244,977	$210,980	86.1%	$1,814
6XXX ASHTON DR	2,117	2014	$432,569	$234,987	$197,582	84.1%	$1,699
6XXX CR 17 S	2,965	2002	$520,395	$329,115	$191,280	58.1%	$1,645
3XXX OAKVIEW DR	2,356	2003	$451,556	$261,516	$190,040	72.7%	$1,634
6XXX CR 17 S	3,284	2002	$553,597	$364,524	$189,073	51.9%	$1,626
7XXX RED BEACH CT	2,796	2019	$498,914	$310,356	$188,558	60.8%	$1,622
3XXX COUNTRY LAKE DR	1,913	2020	$398,783	$212,343	$186,440	87.8%	$1,603
7XXX CR 17 S	2,959	1956	$511,768	$328,449	$183,319	55.8%	$1,577
1XXXX US 98	1,667	1960	$358,453	$185,037	$173,416	93.7%	$1,491
6XXX LAKE FRONT DR	3,635	2008	$561,557	$403,485	$158,072	39.2%	$1,359
9XX RANCHERO DR	2,304	2000	$411,731	$255,744	$155,987	61%	$1,341
6XXX ASHTON DR	2,937	1990	$480,255	$326,007	$154,248	47.3%	$1,327
6XXX LAKE FRONT DR	1,935	1966	$368,910	$214,785	$154,125	71.8%	$1,325
8XXX TUBBS RANCH RD	2,935	2008	$474,676	$325,785	$148,891	45.7%	$1,280
9XX PLANTATION DR	816	1992	$236,497	$90,576	$145,921	161.1%	$1,255
6XXX CR 17 S	2,444	2024	$416,387	$271,284	$145,103	53.5%	$1,248
9XXX EWING DR	5,197	2006	$720,167	$576,867	$143,300	24.8%	$1,232
7XX CYPRESS CT	3,200	2000	$494,473	$355,200	$139,273	39.2%	$1,198
1XXX LAKESIDE WAY	3,787	1989	$559,364	$420,357	$139,007	33.1%	$1,195
6XXX LAKE FRONT DR	2,191	1995	$382,162	$243,201	$138,961	57.1%	$1,195

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Highlands County, ZIP 33876. 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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