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 33916 are overassessed?

23.7% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33916 (815 of 3,437 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 33916?

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 33916 property tax overassessment report

23.7% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33916 (815 of 3,437 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,079,084.

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3,437

Homes in ZIP

815

Flagged as overassessed

23.7%

$153,957

Avg overage / home

$221,590

Typical value

~$132/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 33916

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
2XXX FIRST ST	3,229	2004	$1,007,841	$426,228	$581,613	136.5%	$5,002
2XXX FIRST ST	3,186	2004	$983,454	$420,552	$562,902	133.8%	$4,841
3XXX E RIVERSIDE DR	15,113	1972	$2,528,993	$1,994,916	$534,077	26.8%	$4,593
2XXX FIRST ST	1,408	2007	$717,302	$185,856	$531,446	285.9%	$4,570
2XXX FIRST ST	1,408	2007	$717,302	$185,856	$531,446	285.9%	$4,570
2XXX FIRST ST	1,543	2007	$724,166	$203,676	$520,490	255.5%	$4,476
2XXX FIRST ST	1,543	2007	$724,166	$203,676	$520,490	255.5%	$4,476
4XXX E RIVER DR	5,656	2015	$1,249,400	$746,592	$502,808	67.3%	$4,324
3XXX OASIS GRAND BLVD	898	2008	$584,307	$118,536	$465,771	392.9%	$4,006
2XXX FIRST ST	1,663	2007	$677,170	$219,516	$457,654	208.5%	$3,936
2XXX FIRST ST	1,663	2007	$677,170	$219,516	$457,654	208.5%	$3,936
2XXX FOUNTAIN ST	2,814	1956	$765,761	$371,448	$394,313	106.2%	$3,391
2XXX FIRST ST	1,943	2004	$632,999	$256,476	$376,523	146.8%	$3,238
2XXX FIRST ST	1,543	2007	$567,915	$203,676	$364,239	178.8%	$3,132
2XXX FIRST ST	1,543	2007	$567,915	$203,676	$364,239	178.8%	$3,132
3XXX E RIVERSIDE DR	3,094	1953	$758,488	$408,408	$350,080	85.7%	$3,011
2XXX FIRST ST	1,747	2004	$578,251	$230,604	$347,647	150.8%	$2,990
3XXX E RIVERSIDE DR	1,314	1951	$514,378	$173,448	$340,930	196.6%	$2,932
2XXX FIRST ST	1,943	2004	$596,097	$256,476	$339,621	132.4%	$2,921
2XXX FIRST ST	1,408	2007	$521,564	$185,856	$335,708	180.6%	$2,887
2XXX FIRST ST	1,408	2007	$521,564	$185,856	$335,708	180.6%	$2,887
3XXX/3445 E RIVERSIDE DR	2,715	1952	$693,387	$358,380	$335,007	93.5%	$2,881
2XXX FIRST ST	1,904	2004	$585,841	$251,328	$334,513	133.1%	$2,877
2XXX FIRST ST	1,543	2007	$526,490	$203,676	$322,814	158.5%	$2,776
2XXX FIRST ST	1,543	2007	$526,490	$203,676	$322,814	158.5%	$2,776

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33916. 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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