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 34236 are overassessed?

35.3% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34236 (2,904 of 8,236 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 34236?

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 34236 property tax overassessment report

35.3% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34236 (2,904 of 8,236 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $15,260,261.

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8,236

Homes in ZIP

2,904

Flagged as overassessed

35.3%

$611,036

Avg overage / home

$1,132,623

Typical value

~$540/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 34236

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
1XXX WESTWAY DR	2,770	1972	$4,619,700	$1,495,800	$3,123,900	208.8%	$26,866
4XX MEADOW LARK DR	2,176	1973	$4,267,200	$1,175,040	$3,092,160	263.2%	$26,593
6XX S GULFSTREAM AVE 10S	3,418	2021	$4,925,900	$1,845,720	$3,080,180	166.9%	$26,490
3XX W ROYAL FLAMINGO DR	3,475	1967	$4,952,800	$1,876,500	$3,076,300	163.9%	$26,456
6XX S GULFSTREAM AVE 9S	3,418	2021	$4,839,700	$1,845,720	$2,993,980	162.2%	$25,748
6XX S GULFSTREAM AVE 8S	3,418	2021	$4,797,000	$1,845,720	$2,951,280	159.9%	$25,381
4XX BOWDOIN CIR	2,504	1952	$4,244,600	$1,352,160	$2,892,440	213.9%	$24,875
6XX S GULFSTREAM AVE 7S	3,418	2021	$4,710,400	$1,845,720	$2,864,680	155.2%	$24,636
6XX S PALM AVE	3,929	2018	$4,975,000	$2,121,660	$2,853,340	134.5%	$24,539
1XX GOLDEN GATE PT 402	3,254	2015	$4,571,200	$1,757,160	$2,814,040	160.1%	$24,201
1XX GOLDEN GATE PT 401	3,251	2015	$4,562,000	$1,755,540	$2,806,460	159.9%	$24,136
3XX S POLK DR	3,829	2022	$4,864,000	$2,067,660	$2,796,340	135.2%	$24,049
1XXX JOHN RINGLING PKWY	3,567	1986	$4,720,400	$1,926,180	$2,794,220	145.1%	$24,030
6XX S GULFSTREAM AVE 6S	3,418	2021	$4,624,200	$1,845,720	$2,778,480	150.5%	$23,895
4XX QUAY COMMONS 1702	3,083	2021	$4,440,500	$1,664,820	$2,775,680	166.7%	$23,871
4XX QUAY COMMONS 1704	3,083	2021	$4,440,500	$1,664,820	$2,775,680	166.7%	$23,871
6XX S PALM AVE	3,929	2018	$4,879,500	$2,121,660	$2,757,840	130%	$23,717
6XX S GULFSTREAM AVE 5S	3,418	2021	$4,581,000	$1,845,720	$2,735,280	148.2%	$23,523
1XXX BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR 1204	3,642	2005	$4,701,000	$1,966,680	$2,734,320	139%	$23,515
1XXX BAY POINT DR	3,796	2013	$4,751,700	$2,049,840	$2,701,860	131.8%	$23,236
4XX S BOULEVARD OF THE PRESIDENTS	4,123	1995	$4,899,200	$2,226,420	$2,672,780	120%	$22,986
6XX S GULFSTREAM AVE 4S	3,418	2021	$4,494,800	$1,845,720	$2,649,080	143.5%	$22,782
4XX QUAY COMMONS 1602	3,083	2021	$4,306,200	$1,664,820	$2,641,380	158.7%	$22,716
4XX QUAY COMMONS 1604	3,083	2021	$4,306,200	$1,664,820	$2,641,380	158.7%	$22,716
6XX S PALM AVE	3,929	2018	$4,752,000	$2,121,660	$2,630,340	124%	$22,621

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34236. 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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