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 33905 are overassessed?

33.1% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33905 (2,435 of 7,361 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 Fort Myers ZIP 33905?

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 33905 property tax overassessment report

33.1% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33905 (2,435 of 7,361 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,725,098.

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7,361

Homes in ZIP

2,435

Flagged as overassessed

33.1%

$82,379

Avg overage / home

$236,057

Typical value

~$99/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 33905

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 ORANGE RIVER RD	15,179	2023	$3,471,465	$1,502,721	$1,968,744	131%	$16,931
1XXXX ISLAND RD	11,449	2007	$2,784,605	$1,133,451	$1,651,154	145.7%	$14,200
4XXX LONG LAKE DR	7,674	2020	$1,765,046	$759,726	$1,005,320	132.3%	$8,646
1XXXX CEMETERY RD	23,313	2023	$3,202,884	$2,307,987	$894,897	38.8%	$7,696
4XXX BUCKINGHAM RD	8,447	2019	$1,658,659	$836,253	$822,406	98.3%	$7,073
1XXXX ISLAND RD	5,936	2016	$1,298,426	$587,664	$710,762	120.9%	$6,113
4XXX LONE PINE CT	5,688	2019	$1,269,644	$563,112	$706,532	125.5%	$6,076
6XXX NEAL RD	4,714	2023	$1,162,492	$466,686	$695,806	149.1%	$5,984
4XXX E RIVERSIDE DR	4,182	2009	$1,108,273	$414,018	$694,255	167.7%	$5,971
5XXX BROOKS RD	4,869	1997	$1,169,566	$482,031	$687,535	142.6%	$5,913
4XXX CYPRESS LN	5,093	1950	$1,020,481	$504,207	$516,274	102.4%	$4,440
1XXXX OLD OLGA RD	9,779	2024	$1,481,083	$968,121	$512,962	53%	$4,411
1XXXX IDYLWILD FARM RD	2,014	1967	$708,255	$199,386	$508,869	255.2%	$4,376
1XX RIVERVIEW RD	12,030	1926	$1,693,852	$1,190,970	$502,882	42.2%	$4,325
4XXX/4220 GOEBEL DR	5,075	1986	$983,773	$502,425	$481,348	95.8%	$4,140
4XXX NOCATEE LN	8,511	2022	$1,311,783	$842,589	$469,194	55.7%	$4,035
1XXXX LIMESTONE CT	7,645	2017	$1,222,725	$756,855	$465,870	61.6%	$4,006
1XXXX RIVER RD	7,912	1995	$1,227,661	$783,288	$444,373	56.7%	$3,822
4XXX CYPRESS LN	4,367	1945	$871,483	$432,333	$439,150	101.6%	$3,777
4XXX HORSE CREEK BLVD	7,382	2020	$1,167,363	$730,818	$436,545	59.7%	$3,754
2XX CHATTANOOGA DR	3,184	1979	$743,396	$315,216	$428,180	135.8%	$3,682
4XXX CASTALIA CT	7,048	2020	$1,122,542	$697,752	$424,790	60.9%	$3,653
1XXXX RIVERSIDE DR	6,564	1997	$1,066,874	$649,836	$417,038	64.2%	$3,587
4XXX NOCATEE LN	7,502	2023	$1,140,624	$742,698	$397,926	53.6%	$3,422
1XXXX LUCKETT RD	6,592	2022	$1,045,634	$652,608	$393,026	60.2%	$3,380

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33905. 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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