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 33957 are overassessed?

31.7% of homes in Sanibel ZIP 33957 (530 of 1,671 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 Sanibel ZIP 33957?

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 33957 property tax overassessment report

31.7% of homes in Sanibel ZIP 33957 (530 of 1,671 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,085,242.

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1,671

Homes in ZIP

530

Flagged as overassessed

31.7%

$457,491

Avg overage / home

$1,101,843

Typical value

~$255/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 33957

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
1XXX WOODRING RD	1,270	1931	$4,687,152	$323,850	$4,363,302	1347.3%	$37,524
1XXX SAN CARLOS BAY DR	5,896	1971	$4,629,507	$1,503,480	$3,126,027	207.9%	$26,884
1XXX ISABEL DR	6,890	1980	$4,799,246	$1,756,950	$3,042,296	173.2%	$26,164
5XX LIGHTHOUSE WAY	8,211	1991	$4,990,077	$2,093,805	$2,896,272	138.3%	$24,908
1XXX SAN CARLOS BAY DR	7,296	1989	$4,589,213	$1,860,480	$2,728,733	146.7%	$23,467
5XX LIGHTHOUSE WAY	2,505	1973	$3,254,235	$638,775	$2,615,460	409.4%	$22,493
1XXX WOODRING RD	3,014	1932	$3,290,043	$768,570	$2,521,473	328.1%	$21,685
1XXX BIRD LN	9,068	2000	$4,688,180	$2,312,340	$2,375,840	102.7%	$20,432
1XXX ISABEL DR	5,837	1974	$3,844,841	$1,488,435	$2,356,406	158.3%	$20,265
6XXX SANIBEL CAPTIVA RD	1,430	1910	$2,667,834	$364,650	$2,303,184	631.6%	$19,807
1XXX WOODRING RD	5,956	1976	$3,800,942	$1,518,780	$2,282,162	150.3%	$19,627
1XXXX CAPTIVA DR	8,937	2000	$4,549,243	$2,278,935	$2,270,308	99.6%	$19,525
5XX LIGHTHOUSE WAY	7,734	2007	$4,232,044	$1,972,170	$2,259,874	114.6%	$19,435
1XXX WOODRING RD	4,632	1989	$3,365,562	$1,181,160	$2,184,402	184.9%	$18,786
4XX LIGHTHOUSE WAY	8,260	1987	$4,122,361	$2,106,300	$2,016,061	95.7%	$17,338
6XX LIGHTHOUSE WAY	4,347	1981	$3,120,129	$1,108,485	$2,011,644	181.5%	$17,300
1XXX ISABEL DR	6,423	2009	$3,601,604	$1,637,865	$1,963,739	119.9%	$16,888
1XXX SAN CARLOS BAY DR	6,023	2016	$3,491,208	$1,535,865	$1,955,343	127.3%	$16,816
1XXX WOODRING RD	11,128	1989	$4,777,577	$2,837,640	$1,939,937	68.4%	$16,683
5XX LIGHTHOUSE WAY	10,389	2009	$4,580,690	$2,649,195	$1,931,495	72.9%	$16,611
6XXX DINKINS LAKE RD	6,999	1994	$3,641,856	$1,784,745	$1,857,111	104.1%	$15,971
4XX LIGHTHOUSE WAY	7,008	1991	$3,616,645	$1,787,040	$1,829,605	102.4%	$15,735
1XXX WOODRING RD	5,833	1991	$3,303,148	$1,487,415	$1,815,733	122.1%	$15,615
2XXX BLUE CRAB CT	4,492	1984	$2,946,991	$1,145,460	$1,801,531	157.3%	$15,493
1XXX SAN CARLOS BAY DR	5,445	1987	$3,188,462	$1,388,475	$1,799,987	129.6%	$15,480

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33957. 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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