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 33967 are overassessed?

27.6% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33967 (2,171 of 7,867 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 33967?

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 33967 property tax overassessment report

27.6% of homes in Fort Myers ZIP 33967 (2,171 of 7,867 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,614,663.

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7,867

Homes in ZIP

2,171

Flagged as overassessed

27.6%

$86,482

Avg overage / home

$327,187

Typical value

~$124/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 33967

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 SEBRING RD	8,088	2008	$1,861,529	$1,002,912	$858,617	85.6%	$7,384
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	7,581	2009	$1,578,152	$940,044	$638,108	67.9%	$5,488
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	7,883	2008	$1,582,410	$977,492	$604,918	61.9%	$5,202
1XXXX HEPATICA RD	7,066	2018	$1,436,069	$876,184	$559,885	63.9%	$4,815
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	6,132	2006	$1,280,206	$760,368	$519,838	68.4%	$4,471
8XXX SEDONIA CIR	4,535	2005	$1,054,942	$562,340	$492,602	87.6%	$4,236
1XXXX VINTAGE TRACE CIR	6,905	2000	$1,348,168	$856,220	$491,948	57.5%	$4,231
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	8,116	2006	$1,491,128	$1,006,384	$484,744	48.2%	$4,169
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	8,134	2006	$1,470,350	$1,008,616	$461,734	45.8%	$3,971
8XXX LARGO MAR DR	7,429	2004	$1,378,941	$921,196	$457,745	49.7%	$3,937
1XXXX VINTAGE TRACE CIR	7,654	2001	$1,396,485	$949,096	$447,389	47.1%	$3,848
8XXX SEDONIA CIR	7,360	2004	$1,357,240	$912,640	$444,600	48.7%	$3,824
8XXX EL MIRASOL CT	7,518	2005	$1,375,000	$932,232	$442,768	47.5%	$3,808
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	7,755	2006	$1,388,800	$961,620	$427,180	44.4%	$3,674
8XXX EL MIRASOL CT	7,885	2005	$1,401,002	$977,740	$423,262	43.3%	$3,640
1XXXX VINTAGE TRACE CIR	6,482	1998	$1,210,840	$803,768	$407,072	50.6%	$3,501
1XXXX VINTAGE TRACE CIR	6,204	1993	$1,174,994	$769,296	$405,698	52.7%	$3,489
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	6,938	2008	$1,253,777	$860,312	$393,465	45.7%	$3,384
8XXX EL MIRASOL CT	7,035	2005	$1,255,299	$872,340	$382,959	43.9%	$3,293
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	7,711	2006	$1,335,052	$956,164	$378,888	39.6%	$3,258
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	6,075	2007	$1,130,463	$753,300	$377,163	50.1%	$3,244
1XXXX OLIVE RD	3,337	2024	$787,774	$413,788	$373,986	90.4%	$3,216
8XXX SEDONIA CIR	6,128	2004	$1,132,113	$759,872	$372,241	49%	$3,201
1XXXX LA SERENA DR	7,384	2009	$1,287,782	$915,616	$372,166	40.6%	$3,201
9XXX/9103 SAN CARLOS BLVD	4,006	2006	$863,716	$496,744	$366,972	73.9%	$3,156

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33967. 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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