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 34242 are overassessed?

30.8% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34242 (2,993 of 9,703 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 34242?

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 34242 property tax overassessment report

30.8% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34242 (2,993 of 9,703 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $11,613,436.

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9,703

Homes in ZIP

2,993

Flagged as overassessed

30.8%

$451,186

Avg overage / home

$937,393

Typical value

~$510/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 34242

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
7XXX SANDERLING RD	1,885	1952	$4,986,600	$961,350	$4,025,250	418.7%	$34,617
4XXX HIGEL AVE	1,887	1985	$4,603,000	$962,370	$3,640,630	378.3%	$31,309
1XXX SEASIDE DR 507	2,715	2023	$4,345,500	$1,384,650	$2,960,850	213.8%	$25,463
1XX BEACH RD	2,034	1978	$3,964,000	$1,037,340	$2,926,660	282.1%	$25,169
8XXX SANDERLING RD	3,953	1957	$4,911,200	$2,016,030	$2,895,170	143.6%	$24,898
1XXX SEASIDE DR 501	2,714	2023	$4,269,200	$1,384,140	$2,885,060	208.4%	$24,812
6XXX MIDNIGHT PASS RD 302	3,953	2019	$4,871,100	$2,016,030	$2,855,070	141.6%	$24,554
3XXX GULFMEAD DR	2,709	1951	$4,223,900	$1,381,590	$2,842,310	205.7%	$24,444
1XXX SEASIDE DR 503	2,574	2023	$4,136,500	$1,312,740	$2,823,760	215.1%	$24,284
6XXX MIDNIGHT PASS RD 402	3,696	2019	$4,700,600	$1,884,960	$2,815,640	149.4%	$24,215
6XXX MIDNIGHT PASS RD 301	3,891	2019	$4,798,100	$1,984,410	$2,813,690	141.8%	$24,198
1XXX SEASIDE DR 505	2,574	2023	$4,126,300	$1,312,740	$2,813,560	214.3%	$24,197
5XXX SIESTA COVE DR	4,017	2018	$4,852,300	$2,048,670	$2,803,630	136.9%	$24,111
6XXX MIDNIGHT PASS RD 401	3,673	2019	$4,672,800	$1,873,230	$2,799,570	149.5%	$24,076
6X BEACH RD	3,558	2022	$4,601,600	$1,814,580	$2,787,020	153.6%	$23,968
1XXX SEASIDE DR 603	2,360	2023	$3,930,500	$1,203,600	$2,726,900	226.6%	$23,451
7XX NORSOTA WAY	3,520	1938	$4,518,500	$1,795,200	$2,723,300	151.7%	$23,420
5XX BEACH RD	1,450	1936	$3,457,400	$739,500	$2,717,900	367.5%	$23,374
6XXX MIDNIGHT PASS RD 201	3,835	2019	$4,670,100	$1,955,850	$2,714,250	138.8%	$23,343
6XXX MIDNIGHT PASS RD 202	3,878	2019	$4,690,300	$1,977,780	$2,712,520	137.1%	$23,328
5XX BEACH RD	1,325	1936	$3,384,700	$675,750	$2,708,950	400.9%	$23,297
5XX BEACH RD	2,117	1973	$3,768,000	$1,079,670	$2,688,330	249%	$23,120
7XXX SANDERLING RD	2,720	1947	$4,073,300	$1,387,200	$2,686,100	193.6%	$23,100
7XXX SANDERLING RD	4,215	1970	$4,818,100	$2,149,650	$2,668,450	124.1%	$22,949
1XXX SEASIDE DR 605	2,360	2023	$3,862,000	$1,203,600	$2,658,400	220.9%	$22,862

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34242. 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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