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 34202 are overassessed?

26.5% of homes in Lakewood Ranch ZIP 34202 (3,423 of 12,909 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 Lakewood Ranch ZIP 34202?

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.

Manatee County · Lakewood Ranch

ZIP 34202 property tax overassessment report

26.5% of homes in Lakewood Ranch ZIP 34202 (3,423 of 12,909 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $11,958,255.

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12,909

Homes in ZIP

3,423

Flagged as overassessed

26.5%

$406,221

Avg overage / home

$739,527

Typical value

~$276/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 34202

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
8XXX LINDRICK LN	6,764	2015	$4,546,804	$1,866,864	$2,679,940	143.6%	$23,047
1XXXX GANTON AVE	7,355	2008	$4,705,342	$2,029,980	$2,675,362	131.8%	$23,008
2XXXX PARKSTONE TER	6,202	2018	$4,300,499	$1,711,752	$2,588,747	151.2%	$22,263
1XXXX GANTON AVE	8,229	2009	$4,829,019	$2,271,204	$2,557,815	112.6%	$21,997
1XXXX BAYCROSS DR	6,160	2015	$4,219,403	$1,700,160	$2,519,243	148.2%	$21,665
8XXX LINDRICK LN	4,768	2020	$3,747,139	$1,315,968	$2,431,171	184.7%	$20,908
8XXX BOWSPIRIT WAY	6,507	2022	$4,108,320	$1,795,932	$2,312,388	128.8%	$19,887
8XXX BROADSTONE CT	5,603	2024	$3,835,139	$1,546,428	$2,288,711	148%	$19,683
8XXX LINDRICK LN	5,591	2022	$3,797,272	$1,543,116	$2,254,156	146.1%	$19,386
8XXX LINDRICK LN	6,711	2017	$4,028,452	$1,852,236	$2,176,216	117.5%	$18,715
7XXX BOWSPIRIT WAY	7,309	2024	$4,097,720	$2,017,284	$2,080,436	103.1%	$17,892
1XXXX GANTON AVE	5,676	2024	$3,610,471	$1,566,576	$2,043,895	130.5%	$17,577
1XXXX NEWLANE PL	6,708	2015	$3,883,273	$1,851,408	$2,031,865	109.7%	$17,474
1XXXX BAYCROSS DR	6,573	2010	$3,837,109	$1,814,148	$2,022,961	111.5%	$17,397
1XXXX ANCHORAGE PL	5,574	2017	$3,531,969	$1,538,424	$1,993,545	129.6%	$17,144
1XXXX ANCHORAGE PL	7,060	2015	$3,939,954	$1,948,560	$1,991,394	102.2%	$17,126
1XXXX GANTON AVE	8,845	2012	$4,421,700	$2,441,220	$1,980,480	81.1%	$17,032
1XXXX GANTON AVE	6,383	2023	$3,714,243	$1,761,708	$1,952,535	110.8%	$16,792
1XXXX FOREMAST PL	5,925	2009	$3,576,210	$1,635,300	$1,940,910	118.7%	$16,692
1XXXX GANTON AVE	4,206	2022	$3,097,040	$1,160,856	$1,936,184	166.8%	$16,651
1XXXX GANTON AVE	10,759	2010	$4,828,710	$2,969,484	$1,859,226	62.6%	$15,989
8XXX BROADSTONE CT	7,387	2023	$3,865,863	$2,038,812	$1,827,051	89.6%	$15,713
1XXXX GANTON AVE	7,176	2007	$3,796,943	$1,980,576	$1,816,367	91.7%	$15,621
2XXXX PARKSTONE TER	6,339	2019	$3,559,731	$1,749,564	$1,810,167	103.5%	$15,567
1XXXX ANCHORAGE PL	6,369	2017	$3,546,590	$1,757,844	$1,788,746	101.8%	$15,383

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Manatee County, ZIP 34202. 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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