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 34201 are overassessed?

28.1% of homes in Bradenton ZIP 34201 (669 of 2,382 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 Bradenton ZIP 34201?

File Form DR-486 with the Manatee 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 34201 property tax overassessment report

28.1% of homes in Bradenton ZIP 34201 (669 of 2,382 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,117,351.

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2,382

Homes in ZIP

669

Flagged as overassessed

28.1%

$194,207

Avg overage / home

$613,998

Typical value

~$249/sqft

Your Manatee County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34201

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
7XXX WIMBLEDON CT	3,656	2014	$1,951,878	$910,344	$1,041,534	114.4%	$8,957
7XXX MAYFAIR CT	6,808	1998	$2,708,371	$1,695,192	$1,013,179	59.8%	$8,713
7XXX WIMBLEDON CT	4,121	2016	$1,844,721	$1,026,129	$818,592	79.8%	$7,040
7XXX WIMBLEDON CT	5,938	2017	$2,153,900	$1,478,562	$675,338	45.7%	$5,808
7XXX BARCLAY CT	4,021	2000	$1,659,097	$1,001,229	$657,868	65.7%	$5,658
7XXX WIMBLEDON CT	6,594	2008	$2,284,288	$1,641,906	$642,382	39.1%	$5,524
6XXX CHANCERY PL	6,725	2008	$2,305,664	$1,674,525	$631,139	37.7%	$5,428
7XXX SLOANE GARDENS CT	8,392	2002	$2,708,105	$2,089,608	$618,497	29.6%	$5,319
7XXX CHELSEA CT	5,782	2000	$2,048,717	$1,439,718	$608,999	42.3%	$5,237
6XXX CHANCERY PL	6,836	2005	$2,308,910	$1,702,164	$606,746	35.6%	$5,218
7XXX BARCLAY CT	3,570	1999	$1,493,140	$888,930	$604,210	68%	$5,196
7XXX WIMBLEDON CT	3,763	2015	$1,537,246	$936,987	$600,259	64.1%	$5,162
7XXX WIMBLEDON CT	6,774	2009	$2,285,359	$1,686,726	$598,633	35.5%	$5,148
7XXX WIMBLEDON CT	5,331	2015	$1,924,066	$1,327,419	$596,647	44.9%	$5,131
7XXX MARLOW PL	3,410	1999	$1,438,611	$849,090	$589,521	69.4%	$5,070
7XXX WIMBLEDON CT	4,130	2015	$1,615,216	$1,028,370	$586,846	57.1%	$5,047
6XXX CHANCERY PL	5,014	2006	$1,827,433	$1,248,486	$578,947	46.4%	$4,979
6XXX CHANCERY PL	6,503	2007	$2,196,217	$1,619,247	$576,970	35.6%	$4,962
7XXX WESTMINSTER CT	4,369	2000	$1,663,556	$1,087,881	$575,675	52.9%	$4,951
7XXX SLOANE GARDENS CT	6,114	2004	$2,096,503	$1,522,386	$574,117	37.7%	$4,937
7XXX CHELSEA CT	5,227	2004	$1,870,515	$1,301,523	$568,992	43.7%	$4,893
7XXX WESTMINSTER CT	5,568	1998	$1,952,463	$1,386,432	$566,031	40.8%	$4,868
8XXX GROSVENOR CT	4,832	2007	$1,767,721	$1,203,168	$564,553	46.9%	$4,855
8XXX GROSVENOR CT	2,819	2006	$1,258,083	$701,931	$556,152	79.2%	$4,783
7XXX WESTMINSTER CT	4,193	1998	$1,595,004	$1,044,057	$550,947	52.8%	$4,738

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Manatee County, ZIP 34201. 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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