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 33955 are overassessed?

33.2% of homes in Punta Gorda ZIP 33955 (2,064 of 6,224 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 Punta Gorda ZIP 33955?

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 33955 property tax overassessment report

33.2% of homes in Punta Gorda ZIP 33955 (2,064 of 6,224 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,874,695.

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6,224

Homes in ZIP

2,064

Flagged as overassessed

33.2%

$105,614

Avg overage / home

$317,303

Typical value

~$171/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 33955

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 TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	5,362	2020	$3,459,185	$916,902	$2,542,283	277.3%	$21,864
2XXXX SAN CIPRIAN RD	4,218	2013	$2,876,537	$721,278	$2,155,259	298.8%	$18,535
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	2,842	2007	$1,598,726	$485,982	$1,112,744	229%	$9,570
2XXXX JEAN LA FITTE BLVD	2,767	2020	$1,525,165	$473,157	$1,052,008	222.3%	$9,047
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	5,045	2004	$1,745,956	$862,695	$883,261	102.4%	$7,596
2XXXX JOLLY ROGER BLVD	4,285	2016	$1,612,197	$732,735	$879,462	120%	$7,563
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	3,362	2013	$1,358,069	$574,902	$783,167	136.2%	$6,735
2XXXX CAPTAIN KIDD BLVD	2,531	1991	$1,126,078	$432,801	$693,277	160.2%	$5,962
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	2,798	1989	$1,131,508	$478,458	$653,050	136.5%	$5,616
2XXXX BLACKBEARD BLVD	3,672	2023	$1,273,599	$627,912	$645,687	102.8%	$5,553
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	3,050	2018	$1,158,570	$521,550	$637,020	122.1%	$5,478
2XXXX YACHT CLUB BLVD	4,585	2019	$1,391,363	$784,035	$607,328	77.5%	$5,223
2XXXX JEAN LA FITTE BLVD	3,304	2018	$1,155,948	$564,984	$590,964	104.6%	$5,082
1XXXX BURNT STORE RD	4,114	1973	$1,272,299	$703,494	$568,805	80.9%	$4,892
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	1,580	1986	$838,011	$270,180	$567,831	210.2%	$4,883
2XXXX JEAN LA FITTE BLVD	3,792	2016	$1,201,969	$648,432	$553,537	85.4%	$4,760
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	2,588	1997	$990,852	$442,548	$548,304	123.9%	$4,715
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	4,734	2007	$1,336,640	$809,514	$527,126	65.1%	$4,533
2XXXX YACHT CLUB BLVD	5,354	1997	$1,425,496	$915,534	$509,962	55.7%	$4,386
2XXXX BLACKBEARD BLVD	2,242	1988	$890,804	$383,382	$507,422	132.4%	$4,364
2XXXX BUCCANEER BLVD	2,058	2002	$859,115	$351,918	$507,197	144.1%	$4,362
2XXXX HENRY MORGAN BLVD	336	1999	$564,610	$57,456	$507,154	882.7%	$4,362
2XXXX BLACKBEARD BLVD	3,249	2015	$1,062,668	$555,579	$507,089	91.3%	$4,361
2XXXX TREASURE ISLAND BLVD	2,651	2016	$934,210	$453,321	$480,889	106.1%	$4,136
2XXXX YACHT CLUB BLVD	5,191	1992	$1,366,780	$887,661	$479,119	54%	$4,120

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Charlotte County, ZIP 33955. 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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