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 33936 are overassessed?

28.5% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33936 (1,178 of 4,130 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 Lehigh Acres ZIP 33936?

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 33936 property tax overassessment report

28.5% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33936 (1,178 of 4,130 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $332,188.

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4,130

Homes in ZIP

1,178

Flagged as overassessed

28.5%

$32,790

Avg overage / home

$200,883

Typical value

~$102/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 33936

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 COPPERHEAD DR	2,629	2024	$371,706	$268,158	$103,548	38.6%	$891
2XX RICHMOND AVE S	2,118	1984	$313,523	$216,036	$97,487	45.1%	$838
3XX MORGAN CIR N	2,084	2020	$304,033	$212,568	$91,465	43%	$787
3XX HOMESTEAD RD S	2,069	1998	$301,922	$211,038	$90,884	43.1%	$782
4XX RUSHMORE AVE S	2,092	2019	$300,703	$213,384	$87,319	40.9%	$751
1XXX MICHAEL AVE	2,295	2023	$318,506	$234,090	$84,416	36.1%	$726
5X CAMELOT GARDENS BLVD	2,566	1992	$343,901	$261,732	$82,169	31.4%	$707
2XX HOMESTEAD RD S	1,152	1977	$199,049	$117,504	$81,545	69.4%	$701
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,578	2024	$342,225	$262,956	$79,269	30.1%	$682
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,629	2024	$345,622	$268,158	$77,464	28.9%	$666
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,629	2024	$345,622	$268,158	$77,464	28.9%	$666
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,578	2024	$340,269	$262,956	$77,313	29.4%	$665
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,578	2024	$340,269	$262,956	$77,313	29.4%	$665
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	3,509	2024	$434,619	$357,918	$76,701	21.4%	$660
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	3,509	2024	$434,619	$357,918	$76,701	21.4%	$660
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	3,509	2024	$434,619	$357,918	$76,701	21.4%	$660
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,578	2024	$339,563	$262,956	$76,607	29.1%	$659
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,578	2024	$339,563	$262,956	$76,607	29.1%	$659
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,578	2024	$339,148	$262,956	$76,192	29%	$655
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,578	2024	$339,148	$262,956	$76,192	29%	$655
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	3,509	2024	$433,704	$357,918	$75,786	21.2%	$652
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	3,509	2023	$433,617	$357,918	$75,699	21.1%	$651
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,629	2024	$343,276	$268,158	$75,118	28%	$646
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,629	2024	$343,276	$268,158	$75,118	28%	$646
2XXXX COPPERHEAD DR	2,629	2024	$343,276	$268,158	$75,118	28%	$646

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33936. 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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