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 33928 are overassessed?

42.9% of homes in Estero ZIP 33928 (1,051 of 2,451 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 Estero ZIP 33928?

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 33928 property tax overassessment report

42.9% of homes in Estero ZIP 33928 (1,051 of 2,451 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $804,038.

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2,451

Homes in ZIP

1,051

Flagged as overassessed

42.9%

$88,956

Avg overage / home

$474,347

Typical value

~$209/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 33928

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
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	8,373	2006	$3,015,394	$1,749,957	$1,265,437	72.3%	$10,883
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	11,810	2016	$3,582,210	$2,468,290	$1,113,920	45.1%	$9,580
2XXXX KINGS RD	7,267	2019	$2,629,917	$1,518,803	$1,111,114	73.2%	$9,556
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	8,161	2014	$2,743,049	$1,705,649	$1,037,400	60.8%	$8,922
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	11,786	2007	$3,422,986	$2,463,274	$959,712	39%	$8,254
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	10,822	2008	$3,209,829	$2,261,798	$948,031	41.9%	$8,153
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,333	2007	$2,444,514	$1,532,597	$911,917	59.5%	$7,842
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,083	2014	$2,209,374	$1,480,347	$729,027	49.2%	$6,270
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,250	2014	$2,234,016	$1,515,250	$718,766	47.4%	$6,181
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,049	2016	$2,191,661	$1,473,241	$718,420	48.8%	$6,178
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,703	2007	$2,317,087	$1,609,927	$707,160	43.9%	$6,082
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,134	2013	$2,067,285	$1,491,006	$576,279	38.7%	$4,956
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	6,371	2015	$1,890,419	$1,331,539	$558,880	42%	$4,806
2XXXX RIVERBROOKE RUN	11,791	2001	$2,994,493	$2,464,319	$530,174	21.5%	$4,559
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,972	2010	$2,158,282	$1,666,148	$492,134	29.5%	$4,232
2XXXX PONTE ROMANO LN	2,276	2007	$947,892	$475,684	$472,208	99.3%	$4,061
1XXXX PANTHER ISLAND BLVD	8,195	2021	$2,174,486	$1,712,755	$461,731	27%	$3,971
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,035	2008	$1,930,582	$1,470,315	$460,267	31.3%	$3,958
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,878	2009	$2,091,964	$1,646,502	$445,462	27.1%	$3,831
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	6,336	2007	$1,707,361	$1,324,224	$383,137	28.9%	$3,295
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	9,038	2002	$2,251,754	$1,888,942	$362,812	19.2%	$3,120
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,122	2007	$1,845,610	$1,488,498	$357,112	24%	$3,071
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	7,905	2006	$1,983,549	$1,652,145	$331,404	20.1%	$2,850
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	6,812	2003	$1,733,836	$1,423,708	$310,128	21.8%	$2,667
2XXXX RED LAUREL LN	8,351	2008	$2,038,824	$1,745,359	$293,465	16.8%	$2,524

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33928. 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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