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 33920 are overassessed?

31.5% of homes in Alva ZIP 33920 (326 of 1,035 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 Alva ZIP 33920?

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 33920 property tax overassessment report

31.5% of homes in Alva ZIP 33920 (326 of 1,035 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $477,851.

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1,035

Homes in ZIP

326

Flagged as overassessed

31.5%

$170,442

Avg overage / home

$415,503

Typical value

~$118/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 33920

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 DUKE HWY	14,883	2023	$3,534,374	$1,756,194	$1,778,180	101.3%	$15,292
1XXXX N RIVER RD	7,413	2002	$2,090,116	$874,734	$1,215,382	138.9%	$10,452
1XXXX OTTER WATER WAY	3,914	1980	$1,583,545	$461,852	$1,121,693	242.9%	$9,647
1XXXX SCOUT CAMP RD	7,847	2018	$2,016,048	$925,946	$1,090,102	117.7%	$9,375
1XXXX N OLGA DR	14,795	1993	$2,802,640	$1,745,810	$1,056,830	60.5%	$9,089
1XXXX DUKE HWY	8,333	2018	$1,959,005	$983,294	$975,711	99.2%	$8,391
1XXXX DUKE HWY	14,047	2009	$2,574,339	$1,657,546	$916,793	55.3%	$7,884
1XXXX RIVERCREEK CT	7,907	2002	$1,849,534	$933,026	$916,508	98.2%	$7,882
1XXXX RIVERCHASE CT	10,557	2023	$2,156,746	$1,245,726	$911,020	73.1%	$7,835
1XXXX SERENGETI CIR	8,363	2008	$1,862,130	$986,834	$875,296	88.7%	$7,528
2XXX SILK BAY BLVD	9,944	2020	$2,044,574	$1,173,392	$871,182	74.2%	$7,492
1XXXX RIVERCREEK CT	6,472	2021	$1,572,801	$763,696	$809,105	105.9%	$6,958
1XXXX TURKEY RUN LN	7,449	1995	$1,683,918	$878,982	$804,936	91.6%	$6,922
1XXXX-141 PERSIMMON RIDGE RD	2,341	1956	$1,064,639	$276,238	$788,401	285.4%	$6,780
1XXXX N OLGA DR	10,178	2015	$1,863,593	$1,201,004	$662,589	55.2%	$5,698
1XXXX/040 PARKINSON RD	1,390	1940	$741,320	$164,020	$577,300	352%	$4,965
1XXXX N OLGA DR	15,561	2007	$2,389,732	$1,836,198	$553,534	30.1%	$4,760
1XXXX DUKE HWY	5,845	2003	$1,235,515	$689,710	$545,805	79.1%	$4,694
1XXXX RIVERCREEK CT	6,191	2023	$1,238,416	$730,538	$507,878	69.5%	$4,368
1XXXX RIVER BOAT BND	12,898	2007	$2,018,106	$1,521,964	$496,142	32.6%	$4,267
1XXXX N OLGA DR	8,035	1916	$1,424,993	$948,130	$476,863	50.3%	$4,101
1XXX CARBONATA DR	11,851	1999	$1,866,019	$1,398,418	$467,601	33.4%	$4,021
2XXXX PEARL ST	2,753	1940	$786,012	$324,854	$461,158	142%	$3,966
1XXXX/262 JULIA ST	3,215	1909	$801,525	$379,370	$422,155	111.3%	$3,631
1XXXX N RIVER RD	3,445	1996	$811,795	$406,510	$405,285	99.7%	$3,485

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33920. 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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