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 33973 are overassessed?

22.3% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33973 (230 of 1,031 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 33973?

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 33973 property tax overassessment report

22.3% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33973 (230 of 1,031 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $114,718.

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1,031

Homes in ZIP

230

Flagged as overassessed

22.3%

$57,997

Avg overage / home

$348,065

Typical value

~$117/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 33973

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
4XXX/4887 29TH ST SW	4,543	2017	$683,065	$531,531	$151,534	28.5%	$1,303
2XXX/2426 ANSEL AVE S	3,302	2024	$519,920	$386,334	$133,586	34.6%	$1,149
1XXX/1507 HAVILAND AVE S	3,509	2023	$523,021	$410,553	$112,468	27.4%	$967
4XXX/4499 21ST ST SW	3,094	2004	$468,516	$361,998	$106,518	29.4%	$916
2XXX/2422 ANSEL AVE S	3,041	2023	$453,030	$355,797	$97,233	27.3%	$836
4XXX/4631 22ND ST SW	3,509	2023	$507,578	$410,553	$97,025	23.6%	$834
4XXX/4519 20TH ST SW	3,509	2023	$507,578	$410,553	$97,025	23.6%	$834
4XXX/4635 22ND ST SW	3,509	2023	$507,578	$410,553	$97,025	23.6%	$834
1XXX/1055 MEADOW RD	3,717	2024	$531,489	$434,889	$96,600	22.2%	$831
2XXX ANSEL AVE S	3,110	2017	$458,585	$363,870	$94,715	26%	$815
4XXX/4722 21ST ST SW	3,041	2024	$449,809	$355,797	$94,012	26.4%	$809
2XXX/2907 ANSEL AVE S	3,596	2023	$512,780	$420,732	$92,048	21.9%	$792
4XXX/4514 20TH ST SW	3,376	2024	$485,063	$394,992	$90,071	22.8%	$775
2XXX/2803 GILBERT AVE S	3,509	2020	$498,310	$410,553	$87,757	21.4%	$755
4XXX/4503 20TH ST SW	3,352	2023	$479,648	$392,184	$87,464	22.3%	$752
4XXX/4514 18TH ST SW	3,509	2022	$497,999	$410,553	$87,446	21.3%	$752
4XXX/4726 22ND ST SW	3,683	2023	$514,715	$430,911	$83,804	19.4%	$721
4XXX/4611 28TH ST SW	3,684	2024	$514,619	$431,028	$83,591	19.4%	$719
4XXX/4414 24TH ST SW	1,720	2024	$284,089	$201,240	$82,849	41.2%	$713
3XXX/3004 GILBERT AVE S	3,517	2023	$494,251	$411,489	$82,762	20.1%	$712
4XXX 15TH ST SW	2,566	2024	$382,022	$300,222	$81,800	27.2%	$703
4XXX/4627 22ND ST SW	3,509	2023	$491,292	$410,553	$80,739	19.7%	$694
1XXX/1563 HIGHTOWER AVE S	3,509	2024	$491,292	$410,553	$80,739	19.7%	$694
1XXX/1555 GILBERT AVE S	3,509	2023	$491,292	$410,553	$80,739	19.7%	$694
4XXX/4531 30TH ST SW	3,509	2023	$491,292	$410,553	$80,739	19.7%	$694

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33973. 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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