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 34139 are overassessed?

44.3% of homes in Everglades City ZIP 34139 (219 of 494 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 Everglades City ZIP 34139?

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 34139 property tax overassessment report

44.3% of homes in Everglades City ZIP 34139 (219 of 494 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $110,219.

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494

Homes in ZIP

219

Flagged as overassessed

44.3%

$58,521

Avg overage / home

$254,800

Typical value

~$155/sqft

Your Collier County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34139

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
4XX BARRON RIVER	1,020	1925	$534,785	$158,100	$376,685	238.3%	$3,239
4XX BARRON RIVER	540	1925	$444,801	$83,700	$361,101	431.4%	$3,105
4XX STORTER AVE N	1,997	1965	$576,025	$309,535	$266,490	86.1%	$2,292
4XX RIVERSIDE DR	1,708	1969	$520,180	$264,740	$255,440	96.5%	$2,197
3XX STORTER AVE N	1,800	2018	$490,688	$279,000	$211,688	75.9%	$1,821
3XX RIVERSIDE DR	8,684	2021	$1,539,424	$1,346,020	$193,404	14.4%	$1,663
1XX CARDINAL CT	1,566	2024	$401,368	$242,730	$158,638	65.4%	$1,364
5X CLARY CT	1,374	1970	$369,157	$212,970	$156,187	73.3%	$1,343
2XX STORTER AVE N	1,690	1962	$415,423	$261,950	$153,473	58.6%	$1,320
4XX STORTER AVE N	3,385	1992	$666,077	$524,675	$141,402	27%	$1,216
3XX STORTER AVE N	2,046	1925	$458,276	$317,130	$141,146	44.5%	$1,214
	2,966	2007	$593,880	$459,730	$134,150	29.2%	$1,154
2XX RIVERSIDE DR	6,994	2022	$1,216,346	$1,084,070	$132,276	12.2%	$1,138
3XX STORTER AVE N	1,790	1925	$409,278	$277,450	$131,828	47.5%	$1,134
4X BEAVER LN	840	1994	$261,856	$130,200	$131,656	101.1%	$1,132
8XX COMPASS WAY	445	2015	$191,684	$68,975	$122,709	177.9%	$1,055
8XX RIVER VIEW DR	2,750	2022	$547,926	$426,250	$121,676	28.5%	$1,046
8XX RIVER VIEW DR	2,750	2022	$539,762	$426,250	$113,512	26.6%	$976
6XX COPELAND AVE S	840	2023	$240,453	$130,200	$110,253	84.7%	$948
1XX OSPREY CT	1,318	2018	$312,069	$204,290	$107,779	52.8%	$927
4X FLAMINGO DR	338	1990	$159,795	$52,390	$107,405	205%	$924
6XX COPELAND AVE S	864	2019	$239,022	$133,920	$105,102	78.5%	$904
1X SPOONBILL AVE	1,556	2015	$339,118	$241,180	$97,938	40.6%	$842
3XX STORTER AVE N	1,557	2003	$338,615	$241,335	$97,280	40.3%	$837
7X FLAMINGO DR	1,008	1984	$252,022	$156,240	$95,782	61.3%	$824

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Collier County, ZIP 34139. 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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