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 33896 are overassessed?

22.3% of homes in Davenport ZIP 33896 (2,375 of 10,655 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 Davenport ZIP 33896?

File Form DR-486 with the Osceola 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 33896 property tax overassessment report

22.3% of homes in Davenport ZIP 33896 (2,375 of 10,655 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,376,483.

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10,655

Homes in ZIP

2,375

Flagged as overassessed

22.3%

$67,392

Avg overage / home

$343,684

Typical value

~$139/sqft

Your Osceola County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33896

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
7XXX FOREHAND RD	1,288	1979	$1,082,600	$179,032	$903,568	504.7%	$7,771
1XXX FANTASY DR	14,808	2021	$2,954,916	$2,058,312	$896,604	43.6%	$7,711
1XXX FANTASY DR	15,099	2022	$2,861,168	$2,098,761	$762,407	36.3%	$6,557
7XXX FOREHAND RD	1,702	2003	$812,000	$236,578	$575,422	243.2%	$4,949
7XXX OSCEOLA POLK LINE RD	1,257	1963	$532,100	$174,723	$357,377	204.5%	$3,073
1XXX RONALD REAGAN PKWY	3,720	2022	$676,640	$517,080	$159,560	30.9%	$1,372
1XXX S GOODMAN RD	878	1986	$277,100	$122,042	$155,058	127.1%	$1,333
6XXX OSCEOLA POLK LINE RD	1,054	1940	$287,300	$146,506	$140,794	96.1%	$1,211
1XX VILLA DOMANI CIR	1,896	2019	$388,500	$263,544	$124,956	47.4%	$1,075
1XX VILLA DOMANI CIR	1,896	2021	$388,500	$263,544	$124,956	47.4%	$1,075
1XXX RONALD REAGAN PKWY	2,376	1963	$453,055	$330,264	$122,791	37.2%	$1,056
5XX SWEET BIRDIE ST	3,465	2023	$604,200	$481,635	$122,565	25.4%	$1,054
9XXX STINGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
8XXX STINGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
8XXX STINGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
8XXX STINGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
8XXX STINGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
8XXX STINGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
8XXX STINGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
8XXX STINGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
1XXX SANDBAGGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
1XXX SANDBAGGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
1XXX SANDBAGGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
1XXX SANDBAGGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968
1XXX SANDBAGGER DR	2,119	2018	$407,100	$294,541	$112,559	38.2%	$968

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Osceola County, ZIP 33896. 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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