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 33914 are overassessed?

30.7% of homes in Cape Coral ZIP 33914 (5,078 of 16,564 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 Cape Coral ZIP 33914?

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 33914 property tax overassessment report

30.7% of homes in Cape Coral ZIP 33914 (5,078 of 16,564 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $10,006,120.

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16,564

Homes in ZIP

5,078

Flagged as overassessed

30.7%

$229,126

Avg overage / home

$484,912

Typical value

~$124/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 33914

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 SW 1ST AVE	10,300	2024	$4,093,705	$1,277,200	$2,816,505	220.5%	$24,222
6XXX TARPON ESTATES BLVD	12,556	2019	$4,084,722	$1,556,944	$2,527,778	162.4%	$21,739
6XXX TARPON ESTATES BLVD	10,562	2012	$3,726,261	$1,309,688	$2,416,573	184.5%	$20,783
6XXX TARPON ESTATES BLVD	12,610	2020	$3,975,648	$1,563,640	$2,412,008	154.3%	$20,743
1XX EL DORADO PKWY W	12,293	2022	$3,781,905	$1,524,332	$2,257,573	148.1%	$19,415
6XXX TARPON ESTATES BLVD	11,768	2011	$3,580,203	$1,459,232	$2,120,971	145.3%	$18,240
5XXX HARBOUR CIR	10,721	2017	$3,405,349	$1,329,404	$2,075,945	156.2%	$17,853
1XXX SW 58TH LN	8,408	2024	$3,044,623	$1,042,592	$2,002,031	192%	$17,217
5XXX SW 28TH PL	9,796	2019	$3,208,820	$1,214,704	$1,994,116	164.2%	$17,149
6XXX SILVER KING BLVD	5,438	2007	$2,659,744	$674,312	$1,985,432	294.4%	$17,075
6XXX SILVER KING BLVD	5,438	2006	$2,656,514	$674,312	$1,982,202	294%	$17,047
6XXX SILVER KING BLVD	5,438	2006	$2,656,514	$674,312	$1,982,202	294%	$17,047
5XXX SW 1ST AVE	10,973	2010	$3,288,955	$1,360,652	$1,928,303	141.7%	$16,583
2XXX SW 39TH TER	11,067	2018	$3,247,163	$1,372,308	$1,874,855	136.6%	$16,124
2XXX SW 50TH TER	9,277	2024	$3,020,699	$1,150,348	$1,870,351	162.6%	$16,085
2XXX SW 49TH TER	8,263	2018	$2,835,060	$1,024,612	$1,810,448	176.7%	$15,570
6XXX TARPON ESTATES BLVD	9,151	2014	$2,943,769	$1,134,724	$1,809,045	159.4%	$15,558
6XXX TARPON ESTATES BLVD	7,627	2012	$2,730,092	$945,748	$1,784,344	188.7%	$15,345
5XXX STAYSAIL CT	9,915	2002	$3,002,516	$1,229,460	$1,773,056	144.2%	$15,248
2XXX SW 51ST ST	14,211	2023	$3,531,329	$1,762,164	$1,769,165	100.4%	$15,215
1XXX SW 57TH TER	9,838	2007	$2,976,093	$1,219,912	$1,756,181	144%	$15,103
5XXX SW 26TH AVE	11,131	2020	$3,132,289	$1,380,244	$1,752,045	126.9%	$15,068
5XXX STAYSAIL CT	9,069	2012	$2,808,734	$1,124,556	$1,684,178	149.8%	$14,484
3XXX SURFSIDE BLVD	11,120	2021	$3,043,044	$1,378,880	$1,664,164	120.7%	$14,312
5XXX HARBOUR PRESERVE CIR	13,655	2021	$3,356,971	$1,693,220	$1,663,751	98.3%	$14,308

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33914. 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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