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 33880 are overassessed?

24.4% of homes in Winter Haven ZIP 33880 (3,526 of 14,455 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 Winter Haven ZIP 33880?

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 33880 property tax overassessment report

24.4% of homes in Winter Haven ZIP 33880 (3,526 of 14,455 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,561,950.

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14,455

Homes in ZIP

3,526

Flagged as overassessed

24.4%

$51,509

Avg overage / home

$214,321

Typical value

~$106/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 33880

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
2XXX LAKE ELOISE DR N	5,321	1950	$2,090,831	$564,026	$1,526,805	270.7%	$13,131
2XXX LAKE ELOISE DR N	8,702	2005	$2,445,669	$922,412	$1,523,257	165.1%	$13,100
9XX N LAKE ELOISE DR	10,938	1987	$2,416,767	$1,159,428	$1,257,339	108.4%	$10,813
7XX AVENUE C SW	16,012	2021	$2,497,039	$1,697,272	$799,767	47.1%	$6,878
1XXX 8TH TER SE	8,496	1922	$1,628,812	$900,576	$728,236	80.9%	$6,263
1XX LANDINGS WAY	38,652	1984	$4,753,147	$4,097,112	$656,035	16%	$5,642
2XX 2ND ST SW	22,870	2019	$3,071,782	$2,424,220	$647,562	26.7%	$5,569
3XXX CRYSTAL BEACH RD	8,139	2023	$1,460,934	$862,734	$598,200	69.3%	$5,145
1XXX SE 3RD CT	1,452	1973	$708,552	$153,912	$554,640	360.4%	$4,770
2XXX SE 8TH TER	4,492	1992	$1,017,840	$476,152	$541,688	113.8%	$4,659
5XX SE AVENUE H	4,961	1955	$1,062,828	$525,866	$536,962	102.1%	$4,618
1XXX INTERLOCHEN BLVD	9,172	2007	$1,425,838	$972,232	$453,606	46.7%	$3,901
8XX AVENUE L SW	1,208	1955	$561,000	$128,048	$432,952	338.1%	$3,723
1X BROGDEN CT SE	7,110	1982	$1,156,420	$753,660	$402,760	53.4%	$3,464
2XXX GERBER DAIRY RD	4,973	2006	$922,527	$527,138	$395,389	75%	$3,400
3XXX THORNHILL RD	7,421	2013	$1,169,117	$786,626	$382,491	48.6%	$3,289
1X BROGDEN CT SE	7,208	1971	$1,132,235	$764,048	$368,187	48.2%	$3,166
1XXX LAKE OTIS DR N	6,486	1959	$1,049,502	$687,516	$361,986	52.7%	$3,113
1XX 10TH ST E	5,376	1976	$928,200	$569,856	$358,344	62.9%	$3,082
5XXX CRYSTAL BEACH RD	3,885	1930	$769,872	$411,810	$358,062	86.9%	$3,079
1XXX 3RD CT SE	4,423	1968	$826,644	$468,838	$357,806	76.3%	$3,077
3X LAKE ARROWHEAD DR	4,415	2001	$825,099	$467,990	$357,109	76.3%	$3,071
4XX AVENUE D SE	5,562	1987	$944,736	$589,572	$355,164	60.2%	$3,054
1XXX INTERLOCHEN BLVD	6,292	2007	$1,016,942	$666,952	$349,990	52.5%	$3,010
3XXX EAGLE HAVEN DR	5,780	2005	$962,191	$612,680	$349,511	57%	$3,006

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33880. 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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