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 33971 are overassessed?

26% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33971 (899 of 3,458 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 Lehigh Acres ZIP 33971?

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 33971 property tax overassessment report

26% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33971 (899 of 3,458 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $306,274.

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3,458

Homes in ZIP

899

Flagged as overassessed

26%

$39,614

Avg overage / home

$252,120

Typical value

~$108/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 33971

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
3XXX 75TH ST W	3,972	2019	$559,664	$428,976	$130,688	30.5%	$1,124
2XXX CHURCHILL AVE N	4,984	2024	$663,279	$538,272	$125,007	23.2%	$1,075
1XXX COLONIAL AVE N	448	2018	$164,086	$48,384	$115,702	239.1%	$995
1XXXX HOMESTEAD RD	3,065	2024	$444,515	$331,020	$113,495	34.3%	$976
2XXX 41ST ST W	856	2021	$199,782	$92,448	$107,334	116.1%	$923
2XXX/2410 XELDA AVE N	3,509	2021	$482,129	$378,972	$103,157	27.2%	$887
2XXX QUEEN DR	1,137	2024	$221,494	$122,796	$98,698	80.4%	$849
2XXX 40TH ST W	854	2022	$190,330	$92,232	$98,098	106.4%	$844
2XXX 38TH ST W	1,206	2024	$228,280	$130,248	$98,032	75.3%	$843
2XXX 38TH ST W	1,206	2024	$228,280	$130,248	$98,032	75.3%	$843
3XXX 49TH ST W	1,276	2024	$234,736	$137,808	$96,928	70.3%	$834
2XXX/2211 PARK RD	3,278	2024	$448,730	$354,024	$94,706	26.8%	$814
3XXX 49TH ST W	1,276	2024	$232,320	$137,808	$94,512	68.6%	$813
3XXX 18TH ST W	678	2018	$167,639	$73,224	$94,415	128.9%	$812
3XXX 45TH ST W	891	2024	$190,406	$96,228	$94,178	97.9%	$810
5XXX/5138 BENTON CT	4,320	2022	$560,565	$466,560	$94,005	20.1%	$808
3XXX 48TH ST W	1,276	2024	$231,031	$137,808	$93,223	67.6%	$802
2XXX/2439 KING AVE N	3,238	2024	$442,520	$349,704	$92,816	26.5%	$798
3XXX 49TH ST W	891	2024	$188,956	$96,228	$92,728	96.4%	$797
3XXX 58TH ST W	1,416	2024	$245,478	$152,928	$92,550	60.5%	$796
3XXX 49TH ST W	891	2024	$188,711	$96,228	$92,483	96.1%	$795
3XXX 49TH ST W	891	2024	$187,578	$96,228	$91,350	94.9%	$786
5XXX/5053 CENTENNIAL BLVD	3,107	2019	$426,134	$335,556	$90,578	27%	$779
5XXX/5024 CENTENNIAL BLVD	3,562	2021	$474,958	$384,696	$90,262	23.5%	$776
2XXX 49TH ST W	891	2024	$185,891	$96,228	$89,663	93.2%	$771

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33971. 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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