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 33897 are overassessed?

20.7% of homes in Davenport ZIP 33897 (2,526 of 12,208 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 33897?

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 33897 property tax overassessment report

20.7% of homes in Davenport ZIP 33897 (2,526 of 12,208 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,097,989.

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12,208

Homes in ZIP

2,526

Flagged as overassessed

20.7%

$50,544

Avg overage / home

$303,388

Typical value

~$130/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 33897

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 HIDDEN PALMS DR	3,775	2005	$733,662	$490,750	$242,912	49.5%	$2,089
1XXX HIDDEN PALMS DR	7,028	2009	$1,134,747	$913,640	$221,107	24.2%	$1,902
1XXX HIDDEN PALMS DR	12,315	2009	$1,809,307	$1,600,950	$208,357	13%	$1,792
1XXX HIDDEN PALMS DR	4,917	2016	$843,074	$639,210	$203,864	31.9%	$1,753
1XXX HIDDEN PALMS DR	5,377	2022	$891,976	$699,010	$192,966	27.6%	$1,660
1XXX DEEN STILL RD E	4,592	2017	$785,295	$596,960	$188,335	31.5%	$1,620
1XXX HIDDEN PALMS DR	5,910	2021	$955,862	$768,300	$187,562	24.4%	$1,613
3XX LADY ALICE DR	6,698	2024	$1,054,300	$870,740	$183,560	21.1%	$1,579
1XXX HIDDEN PALMS DR	6,064	2024	$959,683	$788,320	$171,363	21.7%	$1,474
1XXX HIDDEN PALMS DR	1,890	1998	$415,775	$245,700	$170,075	69.2%	$1,463
9XXX PARADISE APPLE CT	4,389	2024	$738,300	$570,570	$167,730	29.4%	$1,442
2XXX LELANI CIR	4,880	2021	$797,322	$634,400	$162,922	25.7%	$1,401
1XXX SUMMER DR	3,345	2021	$594,702	$434,850	$159,852	36.8%	$1,375
2XXX LELANI CIR	5,256	2021	$843,002	$683,280	$159,722	23.4%	$1,374
8XX HIDDEN PALMS DR	3,242	2004	$580,873	$421,460	$159,413	37.8%	$1,371
2XXX LELANI CIR	5,262	2021	$843,451	$684,060	$159,391	23.3%	$1,371
2XXX LELANI CIR	5,262	2021	$843,171	$684,060	$159,111	23.3%	$1,368
1XXX SUMMER DR	3,324	2020	$588,862	$432,120	$156,742	36.3%	$1,348
2XXX LELANI CIR	4,884	2020	$789,615	$634,920	$154,695	24.4%	$1,330
2XXX LELANI CIR	4,884	2020	$789,615	$634,920	$154,695	24.4%	$1,330
4XX LADY ALICE DR	6,588	2023	$1,009,000	$856,440	$152,560	17.8%	$1,312
1XXX HIDDEN PALMS DR	6,021	2004	$934,629	$782,730	$151,899	19.4%	$1,306
3XXX LILAC WAY	4,020	2022	$671,214	$522,600	$148,614	28.4%	$1,278
2XXX LELANI CIR	4,976	2021	$793,804	$646,880	$146,924	22.7%	$1,264
2XXX LELANI CIR	5,256	2021	$829,593	$683,280	$146,313	21.4%	$1,258

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Polk County, ZIP 33897. 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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