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 34237 are overassessed?

33.1% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34237 (2,086 of 6,305 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 34237?

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 34237 property tax overassessment report

33.1% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34237 (2,086 of 6,305 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,181,731.

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6,305

Homes in ZIP

2,086

Flagged as overassessed

33.1%

$121,615

Avg overage / home

$265,279

Typical value

~$187/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 34237

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
2XXX RINGLING BLVD	4,350	2017	$2,223,300	$813,450	$1,409,850	173.3%	$12,125
2XXX RINGLING BLVD	3,959	2018	$1,918,100	$740,333	$1,177,767	159.1%	$10,129
6XX N LIME AVE	9,388	1972	$2,473,500	$1,755,556	$717,944	40.9%	$6,174
7X AUDUBON PL	3,304	2023	$1,309,000	$617,848	$691,152	111.9%	$5,944
1X AUDUBON PL	3,304	2023	$1,302,300	$617,848	$684,452	110.8%	$5,886
2XXX PELICAN DR	2,860	2024	$1,199,500	$534,820	$664,680	124.3%	$5,716
7X N SCHOOL AVE	3,000	2020	$1,215,000	$561,000	$654,000	116.6%	$5,624
2XXX MAIN ST	2,563	2023	$1,130,700	$479,281	$651,419	135.9%	$5,602
1X N SCHOOL AVE	3,000	2020	$1,207,400	$561,000	$646,400	115.2%	$5,559
1XX AUDUBON PL	2,547	2019	$1,109,700	$476,289	$633,411	133%	$5,447
2XXX MAIN ST	2,563	2023	$1,110,600	$479,281	$631,319	131.7%	$5,429
2XXX WOOD ST	2,943	2023	$1,167,100	$550,341	$616,759	112.1%	$5,304
7XX FLINT RIVER CT 1	10,734	2014	$2,612,900	$2,007,258	$605,642	30.2%	$5,209
1XXX KRUPPA AVE	5,716	2019	$1,668,100	$1,068,892	$599,208	56.1%	$5,153
2XXX FRUITVILLE RD	2,415	2024	$1,040,000	$451,605	$588,395	130.3%	$5,060
2XXX FRUITVILLE RD	1,962	1954	$948,900	$366,894	$582,006	158.6%	$5,005
8X AUDUBON PL	2,245	2019	$970,100	$419,815	$550,285	131.1%	$4,732
2XXX FRUITVILLE RD	2,305	2024	$977,000	$431,035	$545,965	126.7%	$4,695
1XX S SHADE AVE	2,777	2022	$1,060,900	$519,299	$541,601	104.3%	$4,658
8XX S SHADE AVE	3,048	2023	$1,087,700	$569,976	$517,724	90.8%	$4,452
2XXX NOVUS ST	2,495	2024	$978,200	$466,565	$511,635	109.7%	$4,400
2XXX COLORADO ST	2,810	2019	$1,031,200	$525,470	$505,730	96.2%	$4,349
3XXX BAHIA VISTA ST	2,089	1948	$877,900	$390,643	$487,257	124.7%	$4,190
2XXX WOOD ST	1,997	2014	$852,900	$373,439	$479,461	128.4%	$4,123
2XXX NOVUS ST	2,367	2023	$918,800	$442,629	$476,171	107.6%	$4,095

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34237. 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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