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 34208 are overassessed?

28.1% of homes in Bradenton ZIP 34208 (3,123 of 11,122 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 34208?

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 34208 property tax overassessment report

28.1% of homes in Bradenton ZIP 34208 (3,123 of 11,122 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $5,374,951.

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11,122

Homes in ZIP

3,123

Flagged as overassessed

28.1%

$200,126

Avg overage / home

$344,698

Typical value

~$203/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 34208

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
6XX REGATTA WAY	6,065	2010	$4,766,598	$1,231,195	$3,535,403	287.2%	$30,404
3XXX HAWK ISLAND DR	8,161	2003	$4,832,563	$1,656,683	$3,175,880	191.7%	$27,313
6XX REGATTA WAY	3,561	2013	$3,642,575	$722,883	$2,919,692	403.9%	$25,109
4XXX HAWK ISLAND DR	5,904	2008	$4,081,196	$1,198,512	$2,882,684	240.5%	$24,791
6XX REGATTA WAY	3,870	2016	$3,346,613	$785,610	$2,561,003	326%	$22,025
6XX REGATTA WAY	4,388	2021	$3,373,809	$890,764	$2,483,045	278.8%	$21,354
6XX REGATTA WAY	5,562	2015	$3,533,456	$1,129,086	$2,404,370	212.9%	$20,678
6XX REGATTA WAY	5,024	2012	$3,259,512	$1,019,872	$2,239,640	219.6%	$19,261
6XX REGATTA WAY	4,806	2013	$3,197,008	$975,618	$2,221,390	227.7%	$19,104
6XX REGATTA WAY	5,560	2021	$3,301,481	$1,128,680	$2,172,801	192.5%	$18,686
6XX REGATTA WAY	5,346	2016	$3,025,737	$1,085,238	$1,940,499	178.8%	$16,688
7XX REGATTA WAY	3,912	2019	$2,730,650	$794,136	$1,936,514	243.9%	$16,654
4XXX HAWK ISLAND DR	5,842	2007	$3,045,178	$1,185,926	$1,859,252	156.8%	$15,990
5XX MAST DR	5,968	2013	$3,012,899	$1,211,504	$1,801,395	148.7%	$15,492
2XX 22ND STREET CT NE	5,893	2023	$2,988,912	$1,196,279	$1,792,633	149.9%	$15,417
6XX REGATTA WAY	4,811	2017	$2,750,389	$976,633	$1,773,756	181.6%	$15,254
3XXX 57TH ST E	8,082	2010	$3,394,909	$1,640,646	$1,754,263	106.9%	$15,087
6XX REGATTA WAY	5,147	2022	$2,741,837	$1,044,841	$1,696,996	162.4%	$14,594
6XX REGATTA WAY	2,790	2015	$2,245,843	$566,370	$1,679,473	296.5%	$14,443
6XX REGATTA WAY	4,770	2022	$2,631,725	$968,310	$1,663,415	171.8%	$14,305
6XX REGATTA WAY	4,036	2021	$2,478,158	$819,308	$1,658,850	202.5%	$14,266
6XX REGATTA WAY	3,674	2024	$2,404,666	$745,822	$1,658,844	222.4%	$14,266
6XX REGATTA WAY	3,547	2018	$2,331,032	$720,041	$1,610,991	223.7%	$13,855
4XXX HAWK ISLAND DR	5,761	2014	$2,702,234	$1,169,483	$1,532,751	131.1%	$13,182
4XXX HAWK ISLAND DR	6,003	2017	$2,743,262	$1,218,609	$1,524,653	125.1%	$13,112

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Manatee County, ZIP 34208. 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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