What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 33983 are overassessed?

20.7% of homes in Punta Gorda ZIP 33983 (1,747 of 8,457 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 Punta Gorda ZIP 33983?

File Form DR-486 with the Charlotte 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 33983 property tax overassessment report

20.7% of homes in Punta Gorda ZIP 33983 (1,747 of 8,457 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,312,788.

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8,457

Homes in ZIP

1,747

Flagged as overassessed

20.7%

$87,378

Avg overage / home

$294,234

Typical value

~$160/sqft

Your Charlotte County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 21, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 15, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33983

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 PEACE RIVER DR	4,295	2020	$1,587,952	$687,200	$900,752	131.1%	$7,746
1XX HERONS COVE DR	4,152	2002	$1,394,890	$664,320	$730,570	110%	$6,283
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,468	2019	$976,294	$394,880	$581,414	147.2%	$5,000
1XX HERONS COVE DR	4,948	2020	$1,367,801	$791,680	$576,121	72.8%	$4,955
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,852	2001	$1,006,585	$456,320	$550,265	120.6%	$4,732
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	3,712	1986	$1,127,636	$593,920	$533,716	89.9%	$4,590
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	3,342	2002	$1,065,917	$534,720	$531,197	99.3%	$4,568
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,055	2007	$851,357	$328,800	$522,557	158.9%	$4,494
2XXX PEACE RIVER DR	3,390	1999	$1,041,104	$542,400	$498,704	91.9%	$4,289
2XXXX EGRET PL	3,093	2020	$989,269	$494,880	$494,389	99.9%	$4,252
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,289	1991	$857,626	$366,240	$491,386	134.2%	$4,226
2XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,529	2020	$892,542	$404,640	$487,902	120.6%	$4,196
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,285	1990	$829,831	$365,600	$464,231	127%	$3,992
2XXXX EGRET PL	4,652	2003	$1,205,486	$744,320	$461,166	62%	$3,966
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,802	2017	$908,300	$448,320	$459,980	102.6%	$3,956
2XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,188	2011	$804,630	$350,080	$454,550	129.8%	$3,909
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,223	2022	$795,709	$355,680	$440,029	123.7%	$3,784
2XXXX EGRET PL	4,030	2007	$1,065,529	$644,800	$420,729	65.2%	$3,618
2XXXX EGRET PL	3,054	2020	$907,193	$488,640	$418,553	85.7%	$3,600
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	1,392	1958	$637,803	$222,720	$415,083	186.4%	$3,570
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	1,397	2015	$638,292	$223,520	$414,772	185.6%	$3,567
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,380	2007	$795,485	$380,800	$414,685	108.9%	$3,566
3XXX BALBOA CT	2,420	2006	$796,380	$387,200	$409,180	105.7%	$3,519
2XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,436	2014	$795,247	$389,760	$405,487	104%	$3,487
3XXX PEACE RIVER DR	2,181	2013	$752,341	$348,960	$403,381	115.6%	$3,469

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Charlotte County, ZIP 33983. 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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