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 33913 are overassessed?

22.1% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33913 (3,392 of 15,315 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 33913?

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 33913 property tax overassessment report

22.1% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33913 (3,392 of 15,315 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $11,284,397.

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15,315

Homes in ZIP

3,392

Flagged as overassessed

22.1%

$386,833

Avg overage / home

$538,216

Typical value

~$156/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 33913

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 VIA SALERNO WAY	9,807	2016	$4,891,882	$1,529,892	$3,361,990	219.8%	$28,913
1XXXX VIA SORRENTO PL	10,065	2018	$4,724,468	$1,570,140	$3,154,328	200.9%	$27,127
1XXXX VENETO ISLE PL	10,945	2024	$4,808,086	$1,707,420	$3,100,666	181.6%	$26,666
1XXXX VIA TORINO WAY	11,032	2022	$4,789,209	$1,720,992	$3,068,217	178.3%	$26,387
1XXXX VIA PARMA WAY	11,251	2024	$4,818,688	$1,755,156	$3,063,532	174.5%	$26,346
1XXXX VIA BERGAMO CT	11,798	2019	$4,879,281	$1,840,488	$3,038,793	165.1%	$26,134
1XXXX VIA TORINO WAY	10,481	2021	$4,670,260	$1,635,036	$3,035,224	185.6%	$26,103
1XXXX TREVI ISLE WAY	9,243	2022	$4,434,013	$1,441,908	$2,992,105	207.5%	$25,732
1XXXX TREVI ISLE WAY	9,567	2021	$4,475,152	$1,492,452	$2,982,700	199.9%	$25,651
1XXXX VIA TORINO WAY	11,063	2019	$4,704,427	$1,725,828	$2,978,599	172.6%	$25,616
1XXXX VIA SALERNO WAY	9,972	2018	$4,532,957	$1,555,632	$2,977,325	191.4%	$25,605
1XXXX VIA SORRENTO PL	9,533	2016	$4,443,110	$1,487,148	$2,955,962	198.8%	$25,421
1XXXX VIA SORRENTO PL	12,195	2016	$4,802,138	$1,902,420	$2,899,718	152.4%	$24,938
1XXXX VIA SALERNO WAY	10,110	2018	$4,428,548	$1,577,160	$2,851,388	180.8%	$24,522
1XXXX VIA SORRENTO PL	10,264	2015	$4,449,432	$1,601,184	$2,848,248	177.9%	$24,495
1XXXX VIA CAPRINI DR	7,734	2020	$4,049,372	$1,206,504	$2,842,868	235.6%	$24,449
1XXXX VIA SALERNO WAY	10,810	2015	$4,527,348	$1,686,360	$2,840,988	168.5%	$24,432
1XXXX VIA SALERNO WAY	8,885	2017	$4,218,997	$1,386,060	$2,832,937	204.4%	$24,363
1XXXX VIA SORRENTO PL	13,451	2018	$4,913,801	$2,098,356	$2,815,445	134.2%	$24,213
1XXXX VIA PARMA WAY	11,844	2024	$4,657,218	$1,847,664	$2,809,554	152.1%	$24,162
1XXXX VIA BERGAMO CT	14,261	2021	$4,978,951	$2,224,716	$2,754,235	123.8%	$23,686
1XXXX VIA LOMBARDIA CT	12,501	2007	$4,661,994	$1,950,156	$2,711,838	139.1%	$23,322
1XXXX TREVI ISLE WAY	11,846	2022	$4,543,044	$1,847,976	$2,695,068	145.8%	$23,178
1XXXX VERONA LAKES LN	10,699	2001	$4,323,189	$1,669,044	$2,654,145	159%	$22,826
1XXXX VIA ANCONA WAY	9,418	2020	$4,105,542	$1,469,208	$2,636,334	179.4%	$22,672

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33913. 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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