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 33907 are overassessed?

33.9% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33907 (1,908 of 5,625 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 33907?

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 33907 property tax overassessment report

33.9% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33907 (1,908 of 5,625 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $626,370.

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5,625

Homes in ZIP

1,908

Flagged as overassessed

33.9%

$38,173

Avg overage / home

$208,886

Typical value

~$126/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 33907

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
5XXX/5618 SIXTH AVE	4,186	2022	$984,382	$527,436	$456,946	86.6%	$3,930
8X 4TH ST	6,876	1973	$1,136,106	$866,376	$269,730	31.1%	$2,320
5XXX/5611 FOURTH AVE	2,288	2024	$525,944	$288,288	$237,656	82.4%	$2,044
5XXX/5637 SIXTH AVE	2,288	2024	$516,650	$288,288	$228,362	79.2%	$1,964
5XX CENTER RD	8,155	1940	$1,241,567	$1,027,530	$214,037	20.8%	$1,841
5XXX/5415 SEVENTH AVE	2,288	2023	$495,718	$288,288	$207,430	72%	$1,784
5XXX/5423 SEVENTH AVE	2,288	2022	$490,564	$288,288	$202,276	70.2%	$1,740
5XXX/5429 NINTH AVE	2,298	2021	$477,475	$289,548	$187,927	64.9%	$1,616
5XXX/5545 SIXTH AVE	2,288	2020	$472,951	$288,288	$184,663	64.1%	$1,588
5XXX/5522 FOURTH AVE	4,505	2020	$748,529	$567,630	$180,899	31.9%	$1,556
5XXX/5643 FOURTH AVE	2,276	2023	$462,877	$286,776	$176,101	61.4%	$1,514
1XXX/1955 PINE DR S	2,530	2024	$473,527	$318,780	$154,747	48.5%	$1,331
5XXX NINTH AVE	1,830	2023	$371,211	$230,580	$140,631	61%	$1,209
5XXX NINTH AVE	1,829	2023	$369,337	$230,454	$138,883	60.3%	$1,194
5XXX FOURTH AVE	1,500	2021	$311,374	$189,000	$122,374	64.7%	$1,052
5XXX/5539 NINTH AVE	1,500	2021	$310,724	$189,000	$121,724	64.4%	$1,047
5XXX/5444 SEVENTH AVE	1,500	2021	$310,252	$189,000	$121,252	64.2%	$1,043
1XXXX BALD CYPRESS CIR	4,335	2002	$667,062	$546,210	$120,852	22.1%	$1,039
5XXX SECOND AVE	2,904	1966	$486,330	$365,904	$120,426	32.9%	$1,036
5XXX NINTH AVE	1,830	2023	$349,652	$230,580	$119,072	51.6%	$1,024
5XXX EIGHTH AVE	1,500	2020	$306,192	$189,000	$117,192	62%	$1,008
5XXX EIGHTH AVE	1,500	2020	$305,637	$189,000	$116,637	61.7%	$1,003
5XXX EIGHTH AVE	1,500	2020	$303,298	$189,000	$114,298	60.5%	$983
5XXX FIRST AVE	1,829	2023	$343,421	$230,454	$112,967	49%	$972
1XXXX BALD CYPRESS CIR	4,943	2002	$728,049	$622,818	$105,231	16.9%	$905

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33907. 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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