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 33903 are overassessed?

29.3% of homes in North Fort Myers ZIP 33903 (1,913 of 6,525 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 North Fort Myers ZIP 33903?

File Form DR-486 with the Lee 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 33903 property tax overassessment report

29.3% of homes in North Fort Myers ZIP 33903 (1,913 of 6,525 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,379,033.

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6,525

Homes in ZIP

1,913

Flagged as overassessed

29.3%

$83,823

Avg overage / home

$254,569

Typical value

~$108/sqft

Your Lee County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 21, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 15, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33903

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
1XXXX TREELINE CT	13,778	2018	$4,525,692	$1,488,024	$3,037,668	204.1%	$26,124
6XX MOODY RD	18,471	2021	$4,330,226	$1,994,868	$2,335,358	117.1%	$20,084
1XXX WHITESHELL WAY	12,703	2008	$3,147,353	$1,371,924	$1,775,429	129.4%	$15,269
7XX OVERIVER DR	2,286	1991	$1,747,321	$246,888	$1,500,433	607.7%	$12,904
1XXXX PANASOFFKEE DR	15,100	2006	$2,900,222	$1,630,800	$1,269,422	77.8%	$10,917
1XXXX PANASOFFKEE DR	11,225	2010	$2,374,371	$1,212,300	$1,162,071	95.9%	$9,994
1XXXX APOPKA CT	12,896	2008	$2,506,628	$1,392,768	$1,113,860	80%	$9,579
7XX OVERIVER DR	10,631	2015	$2,237,504	$1,148,148	$1,089,356	94.9%	$9,368
3XXX HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY	2,330	2007	$1,290,385	$251,640	$1,038,745	412.8%	$8,933
1XXXX PANASOFFKEE DR	17,237	2004	$2,821,091	$1,861,596	$959,495	51.5%	$8,252
1XXX SEAFAN CIR	10,504	2024	$2,088,626	$1,134,432	$954,194	84.1%	$8,206
6XX OVERIVER DR	7,339	2023	$1,734,047	$792,612	$941,435	118.8%	$8,096
3XXX HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY	2,422	2007	$1,180,161	$261,576	$918,585	351.2%	$7,900
5XX MOODY RD	11,132	1993	$2,112,299	$1,202,256	$910,043	75.7%	$7,826
3XXX HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY	3,270	2007	$1,233,537	$353,160	$880,377	249.3%	$7,571
3XXX HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY	3,270	2007	$1,233,537	$353,160	$880,377	249.3%	$7,571
1XXX MARINA CIR	6,568	2016	$1,579,651	$709,344	$870,307	122.7%	$7,485
1XXXX PANASOFFKEE DR	8,015	1999	$1,710,784	$865,620	$845,164	97.6%	$7,268
1XXXX TREELINE CT	11,616	1989	$2,084,833	$1,254,528	$830,305	66.2%	$7,141
1XXXX PANASOFFKEE DR	9,688	1994	$1,825,033	$1,046,304	$778,729	74.4%	$6,697
1XXXX PANASOFFKEE DR	8,127	2003	$1,631,568	$877,716	$753,852	85.9%	$6,483
1XXXX PANASOFFKEE DR	8,063	1994	$1,620,936	$870,804	$750,132	86.1%	$6,451
7XX OVERIVER DR	6,206	2001	$1,379,555	$670,248	$709,307	105.8%	$6,100
4XXX RANDAG DR	8,943	2006	$1,663,280	$965,844	$697,436	72.2%	$5,998
1XXX CORAL CIR	9,583	1987	$1,713,260	$1,034,964	$678,296	65.5%	$5,833

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33903. 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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