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 34234 are overassessed?

27.9% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34234 (2,008 of 7,199 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 34234?

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 34234 property tax overassessment report

27.9% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34234 (2,008 of 7,199 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,965,637.

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7,199

Homes in ZIP

2,008

Flagged as overassessed

27.9%

$229,642

Avg overage / home

$293,106

Typical value

~$178/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 34234

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 BAY SHORE RD	5,186	1912	$4,976,900	$923,108	$4,053,792	439.1%	$34,863
2XXX BAY SHORE RD	4,394	1948	$4,622,700	$782,132	$3,840,568	491%	$33,029
1XXX SYLVAN DR	6,024	2018	$4,844,400	$1,072,272	$3,772,128	351.8%	$32,440
3XX S SHORE DR	6,339	1996	$4,880,700	$1,128,342	$3,752,358	332.6%	$32,270
9XX ALAMEDA LN	5,150	1973	$4,610,700	$916,700	$3,694,000	403%	$31,768
4XXX BAY SHORE RD	5,982	1928	$4,735,000	$1,064,796	$3,670,204	344.7%	$31,564
6XX INDIAN BEACH LN	6,881	2004	$4,791,600	$1,224,818	$3,566,782	291.2%	$30,674
3XX S SHORE DR	5,842	2022	$4,536,700	$1,039,876	$3,496,824	336.3%	$30,073
3XXX BAY SHORE RD	5,432	1924	$4,322,700	$966,896	$3,355,804	347.1%	$28,860
3XXX BAY SHORE RD	6,886	1999	$4,432,500	$1,225,708	$3,206,792	261.6%	$27,578
4XXX BAY SHORE RD	8,065	1938	$4,629,300	$1,435,570	$3,193,730	222.5%	$27,466
4XXX BAY SHORE RD	5,581	1925	$4,018,300	$993,418	$3,024,882	304.5%	$26,014
6XX INDIAN BEACH LN	6,379	1935	$4,146,800	$1,135,462	$3,011,338	265.2%	$25,898
4XXX BAY SHORE RD	4,169	1929	$3,688,100	$742,082	$2,946,018	397%	$25,336
3XXX INDIAN BEACH PL	3,407	1941	$3,534,400	$606,446	$2,927,954	482.8%	$25,180
3XX S SHORE DR	6,639	2016	$4,093,000	$1,181,742	$2,911,258	246.4%	$25,037
9XX ALAMEDA WAY	3,883	2014	$3,316,000	$691,174	$2,624,826	379.8%	$22,574
3XX S SHORE DR	3,379	1966	$3,182,500	$601,462	$2,581,038	429.1%	$22,197
2XXX ALAMEDA AVE	7,325	1958	$3,850,700	$1,303,850	$2,546,850	195.3%	$21,903
4XX S SHORE DR	5,414	1952	$3,486,500	$963,692	$2,522,808	261.8%	$21,696
2XXX ALAMEDA AVE	4,249	2023	$3,247,600	$756,322	$2,491,278	329.4%	$21,425
3XX S SHORE DR	4,654	1954	$3,305,700	$828,412	$2,477,288	299%	$21,305
3XX S SHORE DR	2,913	1969	$2,977,900	$518,514	$2,459,386	474.3%	$21,151
3XXX BAY SHORE RD	4,035	1925	$3,152,000	$718,230	$2,433,770	338.9%	$20,930
3XX RINGLING POINT DR	5,446	1984	$3,362,800	$969,388	$2,393,412	246.9%	$20,583

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34234. 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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