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 34134 are overassessed?

22.8% of homes in Bonita Springs ZIP 34134 (1,485 of 6,515 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 Bonita Springs ZIP 34134?

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 34134 property tax overassessment report

22.8% of homes in Bonita Springs ZIP 34134 (1,485 of 6,515 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $7,786,507.

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6,515

Homes in ZIP

1,485

Flagged as overassessed

22.8%

$609,702

Avg overage / home

$797,836

Typical value

~$288/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 34134

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 BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,827,154	$1,266,336	$3,560,818	281.2%	$30,623
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,544,529	$1,266,336	$3,278,193	258.9%	$28,192
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,544,529	$1,266,336	$3,278,193	258.9%	$28,192
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,534,274	$1,266,336	$3,267,938	258.1%	$28,104
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,517,236	$1,266,336	$3,250,900	256.7%	$27,958
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,501,086	$1,266,336	$3,234,750	255.4%	$27,819
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,470,805	$1,266,336	$3,204,469	253.1%	$27,558
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,441,412	$1,266,336	$3,175,076	250.7%	$27,306
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,425,262	$1,266,336	$3,158,926	249.5%	$27,167
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,425,262	$1,266,336	$3,158,926	249.5%	$27,167
2XX 3RD ST W	6,535	1987	$4,807,147	$1,882,080	$2,925,067	155.4%	$25,156
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,067,862	$1,266,336	$2,801,526	221.2%	$24,093
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,397	2022	$4,062,694	$1,266,336	$2,796,358	220.8%	$24,049
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,337	2018	$3,995,833	$1,249,056	$2,746,777	219.9%	$23,622
2XX BAYFRONT DR	4,323	1997	$3,990,825	$1,245,024	$2,745,801	220.5%	$23,614
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,337	2018	$3,947,383	$1,249,056	$2,698,327	216%	$23,206
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,336	2018	$3,646,912	$1,248,768	$2,398,144	192%	$20,624
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	3,923	2022	$3,523,284	$1,129,824	$2,393,460	211.8%	$20,584
2XX 3RD ST W	4,370	1994	$3,638,206	$1,258,560	$2,379,646	189.1%	$20,465
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	3,923	2022	$3,504,308	$1,129,824	$2,374,484	210.2%	$20,421
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	3,923	2022	$3,454,970	$1,129,824	$2,325,146	205.8%	$19,996
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	3,923	2022	$3,392,873	$1,129,824	$2,263,049	200.3%	$19,462
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	4,336	2018	$3,504,792	$1,248,768	$2,256,024	180.7%	$19,402
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	3,923	2022	$3,379,145	$1,129,824	$2,249,321	199.1%	$19,344
4XXX BONITA BAY BLVD	3,923	2022	$3,379,145	$1,129,824	$2,249,321	199.1%	$19,344

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 34134. 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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