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 33993 are overassessed?

28.8% of homes in Cape Coral ZIP 33993 (2,919 of 10,135 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 Cape Coral ZIP 33993?

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 33993 property tax overassessment report

28.8% of homes in Cape Coral ZIP 33993 (2,919 of 10,135 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,689,824.

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10,135

Homes in ZIP

2,919

Flagged as overassessed

28.8%

$107,150

Avg overage / home

$353,897

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 33993

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
8XX WEST CAPE ESTATES CIR	10,346	2023	$2,663,698	$1,107,022	$1,556,676	140.6%	$13,387
4XXX GULFSTREAM PKWY	8,496	2023	$2,227,380	$909,072	$1,318,308	145%	$11,337
4XXX NW 11TH TER	8,162	2024	$1,989,208	$873,334	$1,115,874	127.8%	$9,597
4XXX NW 10TH ST	15,436	2007	$2,715,329	$1,651,652	$1,063,677	64.4%	$9,148
1XXXX SHOREVIEW DR	10,731	2021	$2,143,225	$1,148,217	$995,008	86.7%	$8,557
1XXXX/230 SHOREVIEW DR	12,219	1981	$2,296,156	$1,307,433	$988,723	75.6%	$8,503
8XX WEST CAPE ESTATES CIR	6,802	2023	$1,674,405	$727,814	$946,591	130.1%	$8,141
8XX WEST CAPE ESTATES CIR	9,238	2023	$1,923,496	$988,466	$935,030	94.6%	$8,041
1XXXX SHOREVIEW DR	9,510	2013	$1,912,635	$1,017,570	$895,065	88%	$7,698
8XX WEST CAPE ESTATES CIR	12,809	2005	$2,241,057	$1,370,563	$870,494	63.5%	$7,486
1XXXX ISLAND AVE	7,091	2020	$1,556,845	$758,737	$798,108	105.2%	$6,864
9XX WEST CAPE ESTATES CIR	7,733	2009	$1,614,186	$827,431	$786,755	95.1%	$6,766
8XX WEST CAPE ESTATES CIR	8,626	2006	$1,677,392	$922,982	$754,410	81.7%	$6,488
8XX WEST CAPE ESTATES CIR	6,952	2008	$1,474,325	$743,864	$730,461	98.2%	$6,282
2XXX TRIGGERFISH ST	6,820	2023	$1,445,835	$729,740	$716,095	98.1%	$6,158
3XXX NW 46TH PL	5,443	2021	$1,278,281	$582,401	$695,880	119.5%	$5,985
1XXXX SHOREVIEW DR	13,476	2004	$2,136,493	$1,441,932	$694,561	48.2%	$5,973
1X NW 38TH AVE	5,408	2021	$1,266,318	$578,656	$687,662	118.8%	$5,914
1X NW 38TH PL	5,242	2022	$1,247,931	$560,894	$687,037	122.5%	$5,909
1XX NW 39TH AVE	5,207	2021	$1,236,926	$557,149	$679,777	122%	$5,846
7XX OLD BURNT STORE RD N	7,164	2024	$1,442,133	$766,548	$675,585	88.1%	$5,810
3XX NW 37TH PL	5,635	2020	$1,274,196	$602,945	$671,251	111.3%	$5,773
3XXX NW 1ST ST	5,951	2021	$1,299,698	$636,757	$662,941	104.1%	$5,701
8XX WEST CAPE ESTATES CIR	7,218	2007	$1,429,878	$772,326	$657,552	85.1%	$5,655
3XXX NW 1ST ST	6,947	2024	$1,399,771	$743,329	$656,442	88.3%	$5,645

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 33993. 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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