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 33960 are overassessed?

34.4% of homes in Venus ZIP 33960 (99 of 288 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 Venus ZIP 33960?

File Form DR-486 with the Highlands 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 33960 property tax overassessment report

34.4% of homes in Venus ZIP 33960 (99 of 288 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $73,934.

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288

Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

34.4%

$86,838

Avg overage / home

$203,591

Typical value

~$118/sqft

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TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33960

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 COUNTY RD 731	3,458	1993	$988,048	$408,044	$580,004	142.1%	$4,988
5X ELLIE LN	1,321	1974	$499,566	$155,878	$343,688	220.5%	$2,956
6X SHEPPARD RD	3,436	1976	$657,702	$405,448	$252,254	62.2%	$2,169
1XX BEN HILL GRIFFIN RD	2,294	2022	$503,278	$270,692	$232,586	85.9%	$2,000
3X BEN HILL GRIFFIN RD	1,997	2022	$439,691	$235,646	$204,045	86.6%	$1,755
1XXX ALPHONSO LN	2,297	2010	$461,081	$271,046	$190,035	70.1%	$1,634
2XX GATOR CREEK RD	666	1990	$266,977	$78,588	$188,389	239.7%	$1,620
3X US 27 S	1,290	1925	$307,902	$152,220	$155,682	102.3%	$1,339
2X GOFF RD	2,177	2021	$410,047	$256,886	$153,161	59.6%	$1,317
8X RUSSELL CT	2,037	2005	$387,861	$240,366	$147,495	61.4%	$1,268
4X VENUS CLUBHOUSE RD	3,125	2006	$513,043	$368,750	$144,293	39.1%	$1,241
2XX CREEKVIEW RD	2,787	2008	$471,272	$328,866	$142,406	43.3%	$1,225
3XX NEW BOOT HEEL RD	1,369	1996	$299,982	$161,542	$138,440	85.7%	$1,191
5XX HARRISON LN	720	1970	$219,733	$84,960	$134,773	158.6%	$1,159
2X RUSSELL CT	1,037	2003	$255,096	$122,366	$132,730	108.5%	$1,141
5XX SHEPPARD RD	2,124	2002	$382,242	$250,632	$131,610	52.5%	$1,132
3X MILKY WAY	1,688	2007	$329,409	$199,184	$130,225	65.4%	$1,120
6XXX FARMGIRL AVE	1,893	2024	$353,455	$223,374	$130,081	58.2%	$1,119
2XX BEN HILL GRIFFIN RD	1,140	2022	$263,285	$134,520	$128,765	95.7%	$1,107
4XX DETJENS DAIRY RD	3,343	2002	$512,587	$394,474	$118,113	29.9%	$1,016
1XX GATOR CREEK RD	1,563	1985	$302,534	$184,434	$118,100	64%	$1,016
2XX OLD SR 8	2,732	2005	$440,457	$322,376	$118,081	36.6%	$1,015
1XX CASTLEROCK RD	1,467	2021	$288,746	$173,106	$115,640	66.8%	$995
1XX NEW BOOT HEEL RD	1,759	2008	$323,097	$207,562	$115,535	55.7%	$994
1XXX CR 731	2,244	2009	$379,524	$264,792	$114,732	43.3%	$987

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Highlands County, ZIP 33960. 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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