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 34135 are overassessed?

32% of homes in Bonita Springs ZIP 34135 (4,996 of 15,607 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 34135?

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 34135 property tax overassessment report

32% of homes in Bonita Springs ZIP 34135 (4,996 of 15,607 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $6,484,196.

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15,607

Homes in ZIP

4,996

Flagged as overassessed

32%

$150,916

Avg overage / home

$579,223

Typical value

~$190/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 34135

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
2XXXX TALORI TER	9,030	2012	$4,048,643	$1,715,700	$2,332,943	136%	$20,063
2XXXX TALORI TER	9,600	2016	$4,071,930	$1,824,000	$2,247,930	123.2%	$19,332
2XXXX RED ROBIN DR	13,504	2022	$4,713,020	$2,565,760	$2,147,260	83.7%	$18,466
2XXXX WHIP O WILL LN	9,548	2023	$3,774,672	$1,814,120	$1,960,552	108.1%	$16,861
9XXX RESERVE POINTE CT	10,760	2005	$3,942,873	$2,044,400	$1,898,473	92.9%	$16,327
2XXXX TALORI TER	8,290	2015	$3,383,499	$1,575,100	$1,808,399	114.8%	$15,552
1XXXX TIMBER LAWN DR	10,709	2006	$3,777,041	$2,034,710	$1,742,331	85.6%	$14,984
9XXX RESERVE POINTE CT	12,349	2007	$4,019,150	$2,346,310	$1,672,840	71.3%	$14,386
9XXX LAKEBEND PRESERVE CT	9,658	2005	$3,489,025	$1,835,020	$1,654,005	90.1%	$14,224
2XXXX CHIANTI TER	7,842	2016	$3,106,487	$1,489,980	$1,616,507	108.5%	$13,902
2XXXX RAFFINI LN	8,574	2012	$3,063,786	$1,629,060	$1,434,726	88.1%	$12,339
2XXXX RESERVE ESTATES DR	10,406	2007	$3,406,248	$1,977,140	$1,429,108	72.3%	$12,290
2XXXX RESERVE ESTATES DR	9,998	2006	$3,231,180	$1,899,620	$1,331,560	70.1%	$11,451
2XXXX RAFFINI LN	7,697	2013	$2,740,925	$1,462,430	$1,278,495	87.4%	$10,995
9XXX LAKEBEND PRESERVE CT	10,139	2006	$3,199,911	$1,926,410	$1,273,501	66.1%	$10,952
2XXXX WHIP O WILL LN	9,323	2017	$3,023,484	$1,771,370	$1,252,114	70.7%	$10,768
9XXX LAKEBEND PRESERVE CT	8,297	2006	$2,802,796	$1,576,430	$1,226,366	77.8%	$10,547
1XXXX MAGNOLIA BND	10,573	2002	$3,217,331	$2,008,870	$1,208,461	60.2%	$10,393
9XXX LAKEBEND PRESERVE CT	8,633	2006	$2,836,271	$1,640,270	$1,196,001	72.9%	$10,286
9XXX LAKEBEND PRESERVE CT	7,992	2005	$2,699,482	$1,518,480	$1,181,002	77.8%	$10,157
2XXXX PINSON DR	8,342	2024	$2,764,266	$1,584,980	$1,179,286	74.4%	$10,142
9XXX LAKEBEND PRESERVE CT	8,471	2006	$2,775,192	$1,609,490	$1,165,702	72.4%	$10,025
9XXX LAKEBEND PRESERVE CT	8,774	2008	$2,800,326	$1,667,060	$1,133,266	68%	$9,746
2XXXX SHALLOWATER LN	7,764	2004	$2,582,080	$1,475,160	$1,106,920	75%	$9,520
1XXXX ORCHID RIDGE LN	9,726	2003	$2,950,284	$1,847,940	$1,102,344	59.7%	$9,480

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lee County, ZIP 34135. 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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