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 33976 are overassessed?

25.7% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33976 (1,254 of 4,882 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 33976?

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 33976 property tax overassessment report

25.7% of homes in Lehigh Acres ZIP 33976 (1,254 of 4,882 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $445,573.

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4,882

Homes in ZIP

1,254

Flagged as overassessed

25.7%

$41,316

Avg overage / home

$249,693

Typical value

~$107/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 33976

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 35TH ST SW	1,620	2008	$326,560	$173,340	$153,220	88.4%	$1,318
3XXX 20TH ST SW	1,086	2024	$231,512	$116,202	$115,310	99.2%	$992
2XXX 30TH ST SW	6,159	2015	$772,378	$659,013	$113,365	17.2%	$975
4XXX 28TH ST SW	5,109	2024	$658,847	$546,663	$112,184	20.5%	$965
3XXX 34TH ST SW	2,744	2019	$403,912	$293,608	$110,304	37.6%	$949
2XXX 31ST ST SW	1,086	2024	$220,203	$116,202	$104,001	89.5%	$894
3XXX 29TH ST SW	1,132	2023	$223,111	$121,124	$101,987	84.2%	$877
4XXX 33RD ST SW	968	2024	$205,263	$103,576	$101,687	98.2%	$875
3XXX 24TH ST SW	1,042	2023	$213,024	$111,494	$101,530	91.1%	$873
2XXX 25TH ST SW	1,086	2024	$216,738	$116,202	$100,536	86.5%	$865
2XXX 56TH ST SW	1,132	2023	$218,275	$121,124	$97,151	80.2%	$835
2XXX 43RD ST SW	1,132	2023	$217,463	$121,124	$96,339	79.5%	$829
2XXX 31ST ST SW	1,276	2024	$231,760	$136,532	$95,228	69.7%	$819
3XXX 16TH ST SW	1,276	2024	$230,938	$136,532	$94,406	69.1%	$812
2XXX 53RD ST SW	1,232	2021	$225,446	$131,824	$93,622	71%	$805
3XXX RENA AVE S	2,560	2023	$364,842	$273,920	$90,922	33.2%	$782
2XXX DENIS AVE S	1,004	2020	$197,267	$107,428	$89,839	83.6%	$773
2XXX 53RD ST SW	1,783	2024	$278,494	$190,781	$87,713	46%	$754
4XXX 24TH ST SW	1,044	1985	$197,773	$111,708	$86,065	77%	$740
2XXX 53RD ST SW	1,518	2019	$247,495	$162,426	$85,069	52.4%	$732
3XXX SUNSHINE BLVD S	1,133	2021	$205,833	$121,231	$84,602	69.8%	$728
3XXX 42ND ST SW	1,469	2024	$240,961	$157,183	$83,778	53.3%	$720
3XXX 40TH ST SW	3,785	2021	$487,809	$404,995	$82,814	20.4%	$712
3XXX 32ND ST SW	2,305	2024	$329,226	$246,635	$82,591	33.5%	$710
3XXX 33RD ST SW	2,307	2020	$329,220	$246,849	$82,371	33.4%	$708

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33976. 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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