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 34116 are overassessed?

28% of homes in Golden Gate City ZIP 34116 (2,138 of 7,634 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 Golden Gate City ZIP 34116?

File Form DR-486 with the Collier 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 34116 property tax overassessment report

28% of homes in Golden Gate City ZIP 34116 (2,138 of 7,634 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,089,223.

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7,634

Homes in ZIP

2,138

Flagged as overassessed

28%

$113,626

Avg overage / home

$400,336

Typical value

~$203/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34116

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
5XXX GREEN BLVD	6,857	2000	$2,994,290	$1,391,971	$1,602,319	115.1%	$13,780
5XXX GREEN BLVD	3,422	2024	$1,909,015	$694,666	$1,214,349	174.8%	$10,443
2XXX 55TH TER SW	2,255	1982	$1,639,735	$457,765	$1,181,970	258.2%	$10,165
4XXX 11TH AVE SW	4,472	2024	$2,001,114	$907,816	$1,093,298	120.4%	$9,402
6XXX WESTPORT LN	2,241	1978	$1,297,138	$454,923	$842,215	185.1%	$7,243
4XXX 15TH AVE SW	1,914	2003	$1,228,517	$388,542	$839,975	216.2%	$7,224
4XXX BOXWOOD WAY	2,092	1977	$1,187,747	$424,676	$763,071	179.7%	$6,562
4XXX 13TH AVE SW	2,365	1985	$1,190,366	$480,095	$710,271	147.9%	$6,108
6XXX DOGWOOD WAY	3,820	1982	$1,482,233	$775,460	$706,773	91.1%	$6,078
5XXX GREEN BLVD	3,952	1993	$1,501,769	$802,256	$699,513	87.2%	$6,016
4XXX 13TH AVE SW	3,470	2023	$1,402,497	$704,410	$698,087	99.1%	$6,004
4XXX PINE RIDGE RD	1,862	1979	$1,063,733	$377,986	$685,747	181.4%	$5,897
6XXX SEA GRASS LN	4,736	2023	$1,643,157	$961,408	$681,749	70.9%	$5,863
4XXX 11TH AVE SW	3,445	2022	$1,366,330	$699,335	$666,995	95.4%	$5,736
4XXX PINE RIDGE RD	3,446	2022	$1,365,299	$699,538	$665,761	95.2%	$5,726
4XXX 11TH AVE SW	3,642	2015	$1,395,491	$739,326	$656,165	88.8%	$5,643
6XXX COPPER LEAF LN	3,360	1982	$1,334,612	$682,080	$652,532	95.7%	$5,612
4XXX 15TH AVE SW	4,451	2005	$1,532,203	$903,553	$628,650	69.6%	$5,406
5XXX BOXWOOD WAY	3,943	2014	$1,425,683	$800,429	$625,254	78.1%	$5,377
2XXX SANTA BARBARA BLVD	8,367	2019	$2,321,986	$1,698,501	$623,485	36.7%	$5,362
5XXX STAR GRASS LN	2,265	2000	$1,080,718	$459,795	$620,923	135%	$5,340
4XXX 11TH AVE SW	3,147	1980	$1,203,798	$638,841	$564,957	88.4%	$4,859
5XXX GREEN BLVD	3,474	2003	$1,267,437	$705,222	$562,215	79.7%	$4,835
4XXX 15TH AVE SW	2,630	1978	$1,095,266	$533,890	$561,376	105.1%	$4,828
5XXX NAPA WOODS WAY	4,887	2018	$1,536,927	$992,061	$544,866	54.9%	$4,686

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Collier County, ZIP 34116. 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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