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 34235 are overassessed?

25.7% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34235 (1,966 of 7,649 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 34235?

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 34235 property tax overassessment report

25.7% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34235 (1,966 of 7,649 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,269,938.

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7,649

Homes in ZIP

1,966

Flagged as overassessed

25.7%

$75,110

Avg overage / home

$299,515

Typical value

~$176/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 34235

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
4XXX HIDDEN FOREST DR	6,640	1984	$2,616,100	$1,168,640	$1,447,460	123.9%	$12,448
5XXX LACY LN	4,187	2000	$1,835,000	$736,912	$1,098,088	149%	$9,444
5XXX MINK RD	3,302	1975	$1,667,900	$581,152	$1,086,748	187%	$9,346
3XXX TREBOR LN	4,201	2023	$1,429,200	$739,376	$689,824	93.3%	$5,932
3XXX TREBOR LN	3,759	2017	$1,299,300	$661,584	$637,716	96.4%	$5,484
3XXX 42ND ST	1,532	1953	$863,200	$269,632	$593,568	220.1%	$5,105
3XXX 49TH ST	1,075	1959	$773,200	$189,200	$584,000	308.7%	$5,022
3XXX TREBOR LN	3,449	2015	$1,164,600	$607,024	$557,576	91.9%	$4,795
3XXX 51ST ST	772	1950	$686,800	$135,872	$550,928	405.5%	$4,738
3XXX GOCIO RD	3,311	2019	$1,131,100	$582,736	$548,364	94.1%	$4,716
4XXX MINK RD	2,347	2000	$960,000	$413,072	$546,928	132.4%	$4,704
5XXX HAROLD AVE	1,514	1974	$809,300	$266,464	$542,836	203.7%	$4,668
3XXX TREBOR LN	3,311	2016	$1,115,200	$582,736	$532,464	91.4%	$4,579
4XXX 47TH ST	4,500	2006	$1,321,600	$792,000	$529,600	66.9%	$4,555
4XXX 47TH ST	1,453	1976	$783,300	$255,728	$527,572	206.3%	$4,537
5XXX MINK RD	3,840	1990	$1,166,900	$675,840	$491,060	72.7%	$4,223
3XXX 42ND ST	4,899	2023	$1,347,900	$862,224	$485,676	56.3%	$4,177
3XXX TREBOR LN	4,919	2011	$1,336,300	$865,744	$470,556	54.4%	$4,047
3XXX 17TH ST	4,202	2006	$1,208,900	$739,552	$469,348	63.5%	$4,036
4XXX WINDSOR PARK	4,134	1987	$1,183,300	$727,584	$455,716	62.6%	$3,919
3XXX TREBOR LN	3,623	2013	$1,079,700	$637,648	$442,052	69.3%	$3,802
4XXX 47TH ST	1,996	2005	$777,800	$351,296	$426,504	121.4%	$3,668
4XXX DESOTO RD	1,137	1978	$624,500	$200,112	$424,388	212.1%	$3,650
4XXX HIDDEN FOREST DR	3,140	2023	$973,700	$552,640	$421,060	76.2%	$3,621
4XXX 47TH ST	1,688	2018	$709,500	$297,088	$412,412	138.8%	$3,547

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34235. 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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