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 34239 are overassessed?

27.9% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34239 (1,907 of 6,826 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 34239?

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 34239 property tax overassessment report

27.9% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34239 (1,907 of 6,826 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $8,914,469.

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6,826

Homes in ZIP

1,907

Flagged as overassessed

27.9%

$543,559

Avg overage / home

$637,043

Typical value

~$292/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 34239

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 S ORANGE AVE	4,525	2016	$4,977,700	$1,321,300	$3,656,400	276.7%	$31,445
2XXX CARDINAL PL	4,831	1992	$4,961,800	$1,410,652	$3,551,148	251.7%	$30,540
3XXX TANGIER TER	4,730	2015	$4,759,600	$1,381,160	$3,378,440	244.6%	$29,055
1XXX BLUE HERON DR	5,010	2022	$4,820,300	$1,462,920	$3,357,380	229.5%	$28,873
1XXX HARBOR DR	5,134	2007	$4,852,400	$1,499,128	$3,353,272	223.7%	$28,838
1XXX FLOWER DR	4,645	2014	$4,706,200	$1,356,340	$3,349,860	247%	$28,809
3XXX TANGIER TER	4,407	2018	$4,550,300	$1,286,844	$3,263,456	253.6%	$28,066
1XXX HARBOR DR	5,081	2002	$4,737,200	$1,483,652	$3,253,548	219.3%	$27,981
1XXX MALLARD LN	5,571	2015	$4,876,200	$1,626,732	$3,249,468	199.8%	$27,945
1XXX BLUE HERON DR	4,916	2014	$4,599,700	$1,435,472	$3,164,228	220.4%	$27,212
1XXX HARBOR DR	5,925	2008	$4,884,700	$1,730,100	$3,154,600	182.3%	$27,130
3XXX SAN REMO TER	4,319	2019	$4,406,100	$1,261,148	$3,144,952	249.4%	$27,047
3XXX SAN REMO TER	4,670	1998	$4,486,900	$1,363,640	$3,123,260	229%	$26,860
1XXX SOUTH DR	5,655	1953	$4,772,800	$1,651,260	$3,121,540	189%	$26,845
1XXX HILLVIEW DR	4,570	2022	$4,449,000	$1,334,440	$3,114,560	233.4%	$26,785
1XXX TANGIER WAY	5,933	1998	$4,824,200	$1,732,436	$3,091,764	178.5%	$26,589
1XXX HARBOR DR	4,314	2004	$4,309,800	$1,259,688	$3,050,112	242.1%	$26,231
1XXX HARBOR DR	5,682	1996	$4,677,600	$1,659,144	$3,018,456	181.9%	$25,959
3XXX SAN REMO TER	6,145	1955	$4,796,600	$1,794,340	$3,002,260	167.3%	$25,819
1XXX VISTA DR	5,126	1987	$4,446,200	$1,496,792	$2,949,408	197%	$25,365
1XXX TANGIER WAY	5,505	2003	$4,547,200	$1,607,460	$2,939,740	182.9%	$25,282
1XXX SOUTH DR	6,258	2024	$4,763,800	$1,827,336	$2,936,464	160.7%	$25,254
1XXX BLUE HERON DR	4,074	1983	$4,117,800	$1,189,608	$2,928,192	246.1%	$25,182
1XXX PROSPECT ST	5,022	2013	$4,391,000	$1,466,424	$2,924,576	199.4%	$25,151
1XXX TANGIER WAY	4,466	2004	$4,208,100	$1,304,072	$2,904,028	222.7%	$24,975

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34239. 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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