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 33972 are overassessed?

28.4% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33972 (945 of 3,325 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 33972?

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 33972 property tax overassessment report

28.4% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33972 (945 of 3,325 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $402,619.

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3,325

Homes in ZIP

945

Flagged as overassessed

28.4%

$49,541

Avg overage / home

$271,125

Typical value

~$101/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 33972

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 OAK AVE	9,124	2007	$1,239,513	$921,524	$317,989	34.5%	$2,735
1XXX HAMILTON AVE	4,256	2022	$685,849	$429,856	$255,993	59.6%	$2,202
1XXX TRUMAN AVE	8,640	2005	$1,064,883	$872,640	$192,243	22%	$1,653
1XXX CORTEZ AVE	8,596	2024	$1,050,095	$868,196	$181,899	21%	$1,564
9XX CLARK AVE	2,864	2019	$448,901	$289,264	$159,637	55.2%	$1,373
1XXX/1014 W 12TH ST	3,206	2024	$482,781	$323,806	$158,975	49.1%	$1,367
1XXX LINCOLN AVE	6,586	2007	$804,345	$665,186	$139,159	20.9%	$1,197
1XXX MONROE AVE	4,609	2010	$596,084	$465,509	$130,575	28%	$1,123
1XXX CORTEZ AVE	4,655	2008	$600,145	$470,155	$129,990	27.6%	$1,118
1XXX/1419 W 12TH ST	2,852	2024	$407,303	$288,052	$119,251	41.4%	$1,026
9XX/915 W 12TH ST	2,852	2023	$407,303	$288,052	$119,251	41.4%	$1,026
1X/13 E 12TH ST	2,852	2024	$407,303	$288,052	$119,251	41.4%	$1,026
1X/21 W 12TH ST	2,904	2023	$412,158	$293,304	$118,854	40.5%	$1,022
1XXX JEFFERSON AVE	4,784	2024	$600,925	$483,184	$117,741	24.4%	$1,013
1XXX/1007 W 12TH ST	3,206	2024	$440,836	$323,806	$117,030	36.1%	$1,006
1XXX OAK AVE	2,880	2021	$407,820	$290,880	$116,940	40.2%	$1,006
1XXX ROBERT AVE	4,784	2024	$599,045	$483,184	$115,861	24%	$996
1XXX W 11TH ST	1,086	2024	$225,376	$109,686	$115,690	105.5%	$995
1XXX WILLIAMS AVE	4,571	2020	$576,631	$461,671	$114,960	24.9%	$989
1X W 8TH ST	2,280	2023	$343,629	$230,280	$113,349	49.2%	$975
1XXX/1406 W 12TH ST	3,210	2024	$435,022	$324,210	$110,812	34.2%	$953
2XXX/2022 E 12TH ST	3,206	2024	$433,224	$323,806	$109,418	33.8%	$941
8XX ACACIA AVE	7,756	2007	$890,351	$783,356	$106,995	13.7%	$920
1XXX SCOTT AVE	5,196	2008	$626,465	$524,796	$101,669	19.4%	$874
1XXX WELLINGTON AVE	2,111	2023	$313,465	$213,211	$100,254	47%	$862

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33972. 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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