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 34238 are overassessed?

25.3% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34238 (3,348 of 13,238 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 34238?

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 34238 property tax overassessment report

25.3% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34238 (3,348 of 13,238 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,406,738.

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13,238

Homes in ZIP

3,348

Flagged as overassessed

25.3%

$153,050

Avg overage / home

$462,796

Typical value

~$203/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 34238

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 BENEVA OAKS BLVD	6,740	1981	$2,854,400	$1,368,220	$1,486,180	108.6%	$12,781
7XXX MONTE VERDE	4,565	2020	$2,210,300	$926,695	$1,283,605	138.5%	$11,039
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	5,862	2018	$2,337,700	$1,189,986	$1,147,714	96.4%	$9,870
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	4,021	2021	$1,937,000	$816,263	$1,120,737	137.3%	$9,638
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,960	2018	$1,891,600	$803,880	$1,087,720	135.3%	$9,354
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	4,534	2019	$2,001,000	$920,402	$1,080,598	117.4%	$9,293
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	5,673	2018	$2,220,500	$1,151,619	$1,068,881	92.8%	$9,192
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,856	2019	$1,839,700	$782,768	$1,056,932	135%	$9,090
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,607	2018	$1,779,100	$732,221	$1,046,879	143%	$9,003
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,800	2018	$1,810,000	$771,400	$1,038,600	134.6%	$8,932
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,361	2021	$1,719,000	$682,283	$1,036,717	151.9%	$8,916
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,959	2018	$1,839,700	$803,677	$1,036,023	128.9%	$8,910
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,552	2018	$1,754,400	$721,056	$1,033,344	143.3%	$8,887
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	4,549	2023	$1,945,400	$923,447	$1,021,953	110.7%	$8,789
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,839	2018	$1,800,800	$779,317	$1,021,483	131.1%	$8,785
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	4,882	2017	$2,011,800	$991,046	$1,020,754	103%	$8,778
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,527	2021	$1,734,500	$715,981	$1,018,519	142.3%	$8,759
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,247	2021	$1,677,400	$659,141	$1,018,259	154.5%	$8,757
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,398	2019	$1,704,200	$689,794	$1,014,406	147.1%	$8,724
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	4,328	2017	$1,882,800	$878,584	$1,004,216	114.3%	$8,636
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,703	2019	$1,738,600	$751,709	$986,891	131.3%	$8,487
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	4,861	2019	$1,953,300	$986,783	$966,517	97.9%	$8,312
3XXX BENEVA OAKS CIR	4,611	2022	$1,900,500	$936,033	$964,467	103%	$8,294
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,703	2019	$1,714,700	$751,709	$962,991	128.1%	$8,282
5XXX GREENBROOK DR	3,712	2019	$1,716,300	$753,536	$962,764	127.8%	$8,280

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34238. 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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