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 34207 are overassessed?

30.4% of homes in Bradenton ZIP 34207 (3,332 of 10,956 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 34207?

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 34207 property tax overassessment report

30.4% of homes in Bradenton ZIP 34207 (3,332 of 10,956 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,113,976.

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10,956

Homes in ZIP

3,332

Flagged as overassessed

30.4%

$73,773

Avg overage / home

$180,576

Typical value

~$151/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 34207

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
2XXX BAY DR	5,840	2012	$2,694,716	$881,840	$1,812,876	205.6%	$15,591
2XXX BAY DR	3,683	2001	$2,336,812	$556,133	$1,780,679	320.2%	$15,314
2XXX BAY DR	3,229	2002	$2,263,587	$487,579	$1,776,008	364.3%	$15,274
2XXX BAY DR	5,143	2009	$2,334,575	$776,593	$1,557,982	200.6%	$13,399
2XXX BAY DR	4,044	1994	$2,149,560	$610,644	$1,538,916	252%	$13,235
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	4,020	2003	$2,133,106	$607,020	$1,526,086	251.4%	$13,124
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	5,960	2007	$2,214,919	$899,960	$1,314,959	146.1%	$11,309
2XXX BAY DR	3,860	1977	$1,858,456	$582,860	$1,275,596	218.9%	$10,970
3XXX BAY DR	4,676	1994	$1,931,217	$706,076	$1,225,141	173.5%	$10,536
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	5,355	2003	$1,933,134	$808,605	$1,124,529	139.1%	$9,671
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	5,188	2005	$1,900,486	$783,388	$1,117,098	142.6%	$9,607
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	4,355	2006	$1,768,653	$657,605	$1,111,048	169%	$9,555
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	3,999	2007	$1,708,615	$603,849	$1,104,766	183%	$9,501
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	3,973	2001	$1,699,596	$599,923	$1,099,673	183.3%	$9,457
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	4,278	2007	$1,732,194	$645,978	$1,086,216	168.2%	$9,341
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	5,367	2003	$1,884,245	$810,417	$1,073,828	132.5%	$9,235
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	5,383	2002	$1,879,124	$812,833	$1,066,291	131.2%	$9,170
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	4,571	2008	$1,680,778	$690,221	$990,557	143.5%	$8,519
2XXX BAY DR	4,236	1981	$1,616,469	$639,636	$976,833	152.7%	$8,401
2XXX BAY DR	4,543	1981	$1,637,977	$685,993	$951,984	138.8%	$8,187
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	4,258	2005	$1,570,730	$642,958	$927,772	144.3%	$7,979
2XXX BAY DR	3,392	2012	$1,435,057	$512,192	$922,865	180.2%	$7,937
2XXX BAY DR	3,969	1977	$1,508,885	$599,319	$909,566	151.8%	$7,822
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	3,062	2003	$1,365,162	$462,362	$902,800	195.3%	$7,764
7XXX HAWKS HARBOR CIR	3,778	2006	$1,466,079	$570,478	$895,601	157%	$7,702

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Manatee County, ZIP 34207. 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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