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 33974 are overassessed?

28.5% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33974 (1,483 of 5,203 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 33974?

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 33974 property tax overassessment report

28.5% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33974 (1,483 of 5,203 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $632,473.

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5,203

Homes in ZIP

1,483

Flagged as overassessed

28.5%

$49,591

Avg overage / home

$259,456

Typical value

~$102/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 33974

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
6XX CHARLES SISE ST E	7,080	2005	$1,060,876	$722,160	$338,716	46.9%	$2,913
7XX DUBARRY AVE S	4,376	2022	$682,637	$446,352	$236,285	52.9%	$2,032
4XX PALMYRA AVE	3,626	2022	$524,614	$369,852	$154,762	41.8%	$1,331
1XX/171 PENNFIELD ST	3,278	2024	$477,256	$334,356	$142,900	42.7%	$1,229
6XX MIRROR LAKES CT	3,675	2020	$499,054	$374,850	$124,204	33.1%	$1,068
6XX CHARLES SISE ST E	3,783	2024	$507,512	$385,866	$121,646	31.5%	$1,046
7XX CANTERBURY CIR	7,725	2001	$909,006	$787,950	$121,056	15.4%	$1,041
5XX BOURSE CIR	2,410	2003	$365,662	$245,820	$119,842	48.8%	$1,031
6XX MIRROR LAKES DR	6,244	1998	$756,691	$636,888	$119,803	18.8%	$1,030
6XX/684 THOMAS SHERWIN AVE S	3,462	2023	$471,504	$353,124	$118,380	33.5%	$1,018
6XX FLAMINGO AVE	1,229	2024	$242,891	$125,358	$117,533	93.8%	$1,011
4XX/462 GRANT BLVD	2,886	2024	$407,720	$294,372	$113,348	38.5%	$975
7XX MIRROR LAKES DR	6,659	1996	$790,312	$679,218	$111,094	16.4%	$955
7XX BELL BLVD S	5,157	1998	$635,758	$526,014	$109,744	20.9%	$944
2XX HAGAN AVE S	1,208	2024	$232,559	$123,216	$109,343	88.7%	$940
6XX MIRROR LAKES CT	3,405	2014	$455,898	$347,310	$108,588	31.3%	$934
5XX/539 PIEDMONT ST	3,163	2021	$429,267	$322,626	$106,641	33.1%	$917
8XX/836 MOTEL ST E	3,341	2022	$446,727	$340,782	$105,945	31.1%	$911
9XX BARCELONA ST E	891	2024	$196,302	$90,882	$105,420	116%	$907
8XX/886 MILWAUKEE BLVD	3,720	2024	$484,579	$379,440	$105,139	27.7%	$904
8XX CHAPMAN AVE S	2,295	2024	$338,583	$234,090	$104,493	44.6%	$899
4XX/406 GRANT BLVD	2,852	2023	$395,254	$290,904	$104,350	35.9%	$897
6XX EISENHOWER BLVD	1,208	2024	$227,474	$123,216	$104,258	84.6%	$897
6XX EISENHOWER BLVD	1,208	2024	$227,474	$123,216	$104,258	84.6%	$897
6XX EISENHOWER BLVD	1,208	2024	$227,474	$123,216	$104,258	84.6%	$897

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33974. 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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