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 33919 are overassessed?

31.1% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33919 (2,637 of 8,469 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 33919?

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 33919 property tax overassessment report

31.1% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33919 (2,637 of 8,469 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,615,994.

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8,469

Homes in ZIP

2,637

Flagged as overassessed

31.1%

$159,448

Avg overage / home

$359,168

Typical value

~$140/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 33919

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 RIVERSIDE DR	12,662	2021	$4,771,508	$1,772,680	$2,998,828	169.2%	$25,790
5XXX RIVERSIDE LN	11,610	2019	$4,535,988	$1,625,400	$2,910,588	179.1%	$25,031
1XXX LA FAUNCE WAY	11,320	2023	$4,382,761	$1,584,800	$2,797,961	176.5%	$24,062
8XX CAL COVE DR	8,669	2018	$3,972,530	$1,213,660	$2,758,870	227.3%	$23,726
1XXXX BERTRAM LN	11,605	1992	$4,343,000	$1,624,700	$2,718,300	167.3%	$23,377
9XX SOUTH TOWN AND RIVER DR	12,013	2018	$4,389,454	$1,681,820	$2,707,634	161%	$23,286
8XX SOUTH TOWN AND RIVER DR	8,151	1980	$3,816,915	$1,141,140	$2,675,775	234.5%	$23,012
6XXX SAND SPUR LN	9,236	2021	$3,949,824	$1,293,040	$2,656,784	205.5%	$22,848
1XXXX SUTPHIN CT	12,189	2009	$4,247,276	$1,706,460	$2,540,816	148.9%	$21,851
9XX WITTMAN DR	8,548	2020	$3,677,245	$1,196,720	$2,480,525	207.3%	$21,333
1XXXX VIA DEL FONTANA WAY	8,763	2024	$3,666,343	$1,226,820	$2,439,523	198.8%	$20,980
9XX AQUA LN	9,264	2016	$3,667,541	$1,296,960	$2,370,581	182.8%	$20,387
6XXX OLD WHISKEY CREEK DR	10,305	2009	$3,771,352	$1,442,700	$2,328,652	161.4%	$20,026
1XXX LONGWOOD DR	11,098	2016	$3,815,634	$1,553,720	$2,261,914	145.6%	$19,452
5XXX W RIVERSIDE DR	11,748	2013	$3,902,719	$1,644,720	$2,257,999	137.3%	$19,419
9XX AQUA LN	12,189	2020	$3,928,061	$1,706,460	$2,221,601	130.2%	$19,106
7XX CYPRESS LAKE CIR	8,245	2017	$3,349,131	$1,154,300	$2,194,831	190.1%	$18,876
5XX PECK AVE	16,068	2016	$4,339,168	$2,249,520	$2,089,648	92.9%	$17,971
5XXX SHADDELEE LN W	17,505	2018	$4,534,505	$2,450,700	$2,083,805	85%	$17,921
8XX CYPRESS LAKE CIR	10,119	2014	$3,459,985	$1,416,660	$2,043,325	144.2%	$17,573
7XX CAL COVE DR	6,856	2018	$2,968,178	$959,840	$2,008,338	209.2%	$17,272
6XXX OLD WHISKEY CREEK DR	16,003	2015	$4,241,386	$2,240,420	$2,000,966	89.3%	$17,208
1XXXX RIVERSIDE DR	6,611	2018	$2,917,296	$925,540	$1,991,756	215.2%	$17,129
8XX CYPRESS LAKE CIR	8,512	2008	$3,171,115	$1,191,680	$1,979,435	166.1%	$17,023
6XXX OLD WHISKEY CREEK DR	9,671	2024	$3,332,229	$1,353,940	$1,978,289	146.1%	$17,013

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33919. 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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