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 34232 are overassessed?

28.2% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34232 (3,873 of 13,743 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 Sarasota ZIP 34232?

File Form DR-486 with the Sarasota 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 34232 property tax overassessment report

28.2% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34232 (3,873 of 13,743 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,696,634.

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13,743

Homes in ZIP

3,873

Flagged as overassessed

28.2%

$80,961

Avg overage / home

$311,322

Typical value

~$180/sqft

Your Sarasota County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34232

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
3XXX E FOREST LAKE DR	5,944	2017	$3,015,200	$1,069,920	$1,945,280	181.8%	$16,729
3XXX E FOREST LAKE DR	5,743	2018	$2,504,700	$1,033,740	$1,470,960	142.3%	$12,650
2XXX N CATTLEMEN RD	2,878	1971	$1,920,200	$518,040	$1,402,160	270.7%	$12,059
2XXX PONY LN	5,802	2014	$2,371,100	$1,044,360	$1,326,740	127%	$11,410
2XXX N CATTLEMEN RD	2,277	1997	$1,728,000	$409,860	$1,318,140	321.6%	$11,336
2XXX N CATTLEMEN RD	2,464	1978	$1,680,300	$443,520	$1,236,780	278.9%	$10,636
3XXX E FOREST LAKE CIR	4,541	2015	$1,816,300	$817,380	$998,920	122.2%	$8,591
3XXX E FOREST LAKE CIR	3,399	2018	$1,581,000	$611,820	$969,180	158.4%	$8,335
4XXX GARRISON ST	2,132	1960	$1,322,000	$383,760	$938,240	244.5%	$8,069
3XXX W FOREST LAKE CIR	3,788	2011	$1,617,300	$681,840	$935,460	137.2%	$8,045
1XXX TARA VISTA DR	5,797	2013	$1,968,700	$1,043,460	$925,240	88.7%	$7,957
3XXX PONY LN	5,884	1962	$1,969,000	$1,059,120	$909,880	85.9%	$7,825
3XXX W FOREST LAKE CIR	5,060	2008	$1,786,500	$910,800	$875,700	96.1%	$7,531
1XXX N CATTLEMEN RD	3,369	2004	$1,432,800	$606,420	$826,380	136.3%	$7,107
3XXX E FOREST LAKE DR	4,711	1996	$1,663,300	$847,980	$815,320	96.1%	$7,012
1XXX HONORE AVE	4,281	1968	$1,550,400	$770,580	$779,820	101.2%	$6,706
5XXX BROWN LN	3,094	1993	$1,303,100	$556,920	$746,180	134%	$6,417
5XXX BROWN LN	1,489	1950	$1,011,200	$268,020	$743,180	277.3%	$6,391
3XXX E FOREST LAKE DR	4,214	1955	$1,446,200	$758,520	$687,680	90.7%	$5,914
3XXX E FOREST LAKE DR	3,489	1954	$1,307,000	$628,020	$678,980	108.1%	$5,839
1XXX ARCADIA AVE	4,229	2013	$1,417,700	$761,220	$656,480	86.2%	$5,646
3XXX W FOREST LAKE DR	5,786	2001	$1,689,900	$1,041,480	$648,420	62.3%	$5,576
3XXX E FOREST LAKE DR	3,541	1955	$1,271,900	$637,380	$634,520	99.6%	$5,457
3XXX W FOREST LAKE CIR	4,263	1964	$1,392,100	$767,340	$624,760	81.4%	$5,373
5XXX BROWN LN	1,297	1940	$854,500	$233,460	$621,040	266%	$5,341

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34232. 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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