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 33908 are overassessed?

36% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33908 (4,739 of 13,147 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 33908?

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 33908 property tax overassessment report

36% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33908 (4,739 of 13,147 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,812,127.

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13,147

Homes in ZIP

4,739

Flagged as overassessed

36%

$118,073

Avg overage / home

$357,361

Typical value

~$146/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33908

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 TIDEWATER LN	9,644	2018	$4,885,208	$1,408,024	$3,477,184	247%	$29,904
4XXX LAUREL LN	10,598	2024	$4,881,842	$1,547,308	$3,334,534	215.5%	$28,677
1XXXX PALM DR	8,769	2008	$4,505,930	$1,280,274	$3,225,656	252%	$27,741
4XXX SHERRY LN	10,272	2017	$4,689,505	$1,499,712	$3,189,793	212.7%	$27,432
1XXXX TIDEWATER LN	10,960	2022	$4,723,333	$1,600,160	$3,123,173	195.2%	$26,859
1XXXX JONATHAN HARBOUR DR	12,504	2011	$4,915,677	$1,825,584	$3,090,093	169.3%	$26,575
1XXXX JONATHAN HARBOUR DR	11,856	2006	$4,690,157	$1,730,976	$2,959,181	171%	$25,449
8XXX BELLE MEADE DR	10,908	2020	$4,546,707	$1,592,568	$2,954,139	185.5%	$25,406
4XXX LAUREL LN	9,232	2015	$4,024,364	$1,347,872	$2,676,492	198.6%	$23,018
4XXX LAUREL LN	10,586	2008	$4,176,051	$1,545,556	$2,630,495	170.2%	$22,622
8XXX BELLE MEADE DR	7,405	2023	$3,711,083	$1,081,130	$2,629,953	243.3%	$22,618
4XXX LAUREL LN	8,681	2014	$3,790,374	$1,267,426	$2,522,948	199.1%	$21,697
6XXX GRIFFIN BLVD	8,272	2020	$3,721,217	$1,207,712	$2,513,505	208.1%	$21,616
8XXX BELLE MEADE DR	11,836	2009	$4,108,944	$1,728,056	$2,380,888	137.8%	$20,476
1XXXX JONATHAN HARBOUR DR	12,611	2018	$4,149,446	$1,841,206	$2,308,240	125.4%	$19,851
1XXXX JONATHAN HARBOUR DR	12,070	2006	$4,003,757	$1,762,220	$2,241,537	127.2%	$19,277
1XXXX MARINA COVE LN	14,183	2003	$4,185,990	$2,070,718	$2,115,272	102.2%	$18,191
1XXXX PALM DR	9,598	2024	$3,512,006	$1,401,308	$2,110,698	150.6%	$18,152
4XXX LAUREL LN	11,278	2008	$3,751,450	$1,646,588	$2,104,862	127.8%	$18,102
8XXX BELLE MEADE DR	8,926	2007	$3,275,677	$1,303,196	$1,972,481	151.4%	$16,963
8XXX BELLE MEADE DR	7,629	2014	$3,082,303	$1,113,834	$1,968,469	176.7%	$16,929
4XXX LAUREL LN	8,043	2009	$3,087,678	$1,174,278	$1,913,400	162.9%	$16,455
5XXX HARBORAGE DR	7,739	2019	$2,983,281	$1,129,894	$1,853,387	164%	$15,939
8XXX BELLE MEADE DR	11,614	2016	$3,495,467	$1,695,644	$1,799,823	106.1%	$15,478
6XXX TIDEWATER ISLAND CIR	8,615	2017	$3,052,651	$1,257,790	$1,794,861	142.7%	$15,436

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33908. 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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