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 33966 are overassessed?

30.7% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33966 (1,429 of 4,657 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 Fort Myers ZIP 33966?

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 33966 property tax overassessment report

30.7% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33966 (1,429 of 4,657 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $854,330.

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4,657

Homes in ZIP

1,429

Flagged as overassessed

30.7%

$69,518

Avg overage / home

$354,880

Typical value

~$154/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 33966

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
6XXX PENZANCE BLVD	14,393	2019	$3,451,727	$2,216,522	$1,235,205	55.7%	$10,623
1XXXX DEER RUN FARMS RD	21,344	2023	$4,093,938	$3,286,976	$806,962	24.6%	$6,940
1XXXX HONEYSUCKLE RD	3,680	2001	$914,862	$566,720	$348,142	61.4%	$2,994
6XXX PENZANCE BLVD	3,807	1999	$851,552	$586,278	$265,274	45.2%	$2,281
1XXXX RANCHETTE RD	7,258	1982	$1,341,993	$1,117,732	$224,261	20.1%	$1,929
6XXX IDLEWILD ST	2,578	2005	$603,815	$397,012	$206,803	52.1%	$1,779
1XXXX RANCHETTE RD	4,316	1987	$810,963	$664,664	$146,299	22%	$1,258
1XXXX WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY	1,565	1999	$370,158	$241,010	$129,148	53.6%	$1,111
8XXX QUEEN PALM LN	1,565	1999	$370,158	$241,010	$129,148	53.6%	$1,111
8XXX QUEEN PALM LN	1,565	1999	$370,158	$241,010	$129,148	53.6%	$1,111
1XXXX BISMARK PALM WAY	1,255	2002	$315,733	$193,270	$122,463	63.4%	$1,053
1XXXX BISMARK PALM WAY	1,255	2002	$315,733	$193,270	$122,463	63.4%	$1,053
1XXXX WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY	1,255	2000	$313,875	$193,270	$120,605	62.4%	$1,037
1XXXX WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY	1,255	2000	$313,875	$193,270	$120,605	62.4%	$1,037
1XXXX WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY	1,255	2000	$313,875	$193,270	$120,605	62.4%	$1,037
1XXXX WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY	1,255	2000	$313,875	$193,270	$120,605	62.4%	$1,037
1XXXX BISMARK PALM WAY	1,255	2001	$313,875	$193,270	$120,605	62.4%	$1,037
1XXXX BISMARK PALM WAY	1,255	2001	$313,875	$193,270	$120,605	62.4%	$1,037
1XXXX BISMARK PALM WAY	1,565	2002	$359,661	$241,010	$118,651	49.2%	$1,020
1XXXX BISMARK PALM WAY	1,565	2002	$359,661	$241,010	$118,651	49.2%	$1,020
1XXXX BISMARK PALM WAY	1,565	2002	$359,661	$241,010	$118,651	49.2%	$1,020
1XXXX BISMARK PALM WAY	1,565	2002	$359,661	$241,010	$118,651	49.2%	$1,020
8XXX QUEEN PALM LN	1,565	1998	$358,739	$241,010	$117,729	48.8%	$1,012
1XXXX WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY	1,565	2001	$357,803	$241,010	$116,793	48.5%	$1,004
1XXXX WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY	1,565	2000	$357,803	$241,010	$116,793	48.5%	$1,004

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33966. 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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