What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 33948 are overassessed?

25% of homes in Port Charlotte ZIP 33948 (2,285 of 9,147 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 Port Charlotte ZIP 33948?

File Form DR-486 with the Charlotte 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 33948 property tax overassessment report

25% of homes in Port Charlotte ZIP 33948 (2,285 of 9,147 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,334,891.

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9,147

Homes in ZIP

2,285

Flagged as overassessed

25%

$118,818

Avg overage / home

$285,982

Typical value

~$173/sqft

Your Charlotte County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 21, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 15, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33948

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 OHARA DR	3,688	2019	$1,470,476	$638,024	$832,452	130.5%	$7,159
3XXX COMO ST	6,362	2007	$1,879,098	$1,100,626	$778,472	70.7%	$6,695
1XXXX OHARA DR	4,643	2003	$1,580,956	$803,239	$777,717	96.8%	$6,688
1XXXX LAUZON AVE	6,013	2007	$1,787,422	$1,040,249	$747,173	71.8%	$6,426
1XXXX OHARA DR	5,288	2002	$1,659,878	$914,824	$745,054	81.4%	$6,407
1XXXX OHARA DR	5,393	2003	$1,663,942	$932,989	$730,953	78.3%	$6,286
1XXXX OHARA DR	4,842	2004	$1,542,876	$837,666	$705,210	84.2%	$6,065
4XXX EASTLAKE CT	4,444	1999	$1,471,975	$768,812	$703,163	91.5%	$6,047
5XXX COLLINGSWOOD BLVD	3,277	2023	$1,261,192	$566,921	$694,271	122.5%	$5,971
5XXX COLLINGSWOOD BLVD	3,553	2019	$1,287,655	$614,669	$672,986	109.5%	$5,788
1XXXX MIDWAY BLVD	4,063	2006	$1,343,368	$702,899	$640,469	91.1%	$5,508
2XX SPRING VIEW CIR	3,760	2024	$1,290,452	$650,480	$639,972	98.4%	$5,504
1XXXX EDGEWATER DR	2,266	2017	$1,004,087	$392,018	$612,069	156.1%	$5,264
1XXXX BAYHARBOR CIR	3,420	2018	$1,193,139	$591,660	$601,479	101.7%	$5,173
1XXXX AYRSHIRE CIR	1,018	1980	$777,569	$176,114	$601,455	341.5%	$5,173
1XXXX PALMDALE CT	4,015	2015	$1,270,799	$694,595	$576,204	83%	$4,955
1XXXX MAUREEN AVE	4,288	2020	$1,306,144	$741,824	$564,320	76.1%	$4,853
1XXXX OHARA DR	2,796	2001	$1,040,053	$483,708	$556,345	115%	$4,785
1XXXX SEASHORE AVE	2,602	2005	$989,738	$450,146	$539,592	119.9%	$4,640
1XXXX MIDWAY BLVD	4,127	2005	$1,247,518	$713,971	$533,547	74.7%	$4,589
1XXXX MARYDALE RD	2,704	2019	$997,549	$467,792	$529,757	113.2%	$4,556
4XXX EAGLE NEST CT	2,908	2013	$1,029,932	$503,084	$526,848	104.7%	$4,531
4XXX BEACH VIEW CT	2,940	2004	$1,034,296	$508,620	$525,676	103.4%	$4,521
1XXXX MIDWAY BLVD	4,720	2019	$1,329,468	$816,560	$512,908	62.8%	$4,411
1XXXX ABHENRY CIR	1,875	2014	$836,698	$324,375	$512,323	157.9%	$4,406

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Charlotte County, ZIP 33948. 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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