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 34243 are overassessed?

24.1% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34243 (2,759 of 11,470 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 34243?

File Form DR-486 with the Manatee 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 34243 property tax overassessment report

24.1% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34243 (2,759 of 11,470 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,305,236.

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11,470

Homes in ZIP

2,759

Flagged as overassessed

24.1%

$97,155

Avg overage / home

$371,050

Typical value

~$207/sqft

Your Manatee County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34243

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 LONGBAY BLVD	5,530	2012	$3,977,520	$1,144,710	$2,832,810	247.5%	$24,362
8XXX LONGBAY BLVD	9,812	1998	$4,633,637	$2,031,084	$2,602,553	128.1%	$22,382
8XXX LONGBAY BLVD	7,198	1987	$3,665,758	$1,489,986	$2,175,772	146%	$18,712
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	5,060	2018	$3,165,709	$1,047,420	$2,118,289	202.2%	$18,217
8XXX LONGBAY BLVD	5,791	2010	$3,217,629	$1,198,737	$2,018,892	168.4%	$17,362
8XXX LONGBAY BLVD	3,688	2001	$2,674,498	$763,416	$1,911,082	250.3%	$16,435
1XX NORTH ISLE DR	4,258	2003	$2,509,868	$881,406	$1,628,462	184.8%	$14,005
8XXX LONGBAY BLVD	3,738	2000	$2,334,341	$773,766	$1,560,575	201.7%	$13,421
1XX PEARL AVE	6,318	2024	$2,856,837	$1,307,826	$1,549,011	118.4%	$13,321
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	2,574	1991	$1,984,640	$532,818	$1,451,822	272.5%	$12,486
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	6,213	2005	$2,730,286	$1,286,091	$1,444,195	112.3%	$12,420
8XXX LONGBAY BLVD	4,383	2001	$2,337,624	$907,281	$1,430,343	157.7%	$12,301
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	4,409	2019	$2,309,030	$912,663	$1,396,367	153%	$12,009
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	4,862	1980	$2,358,474	$1,006,434	$1,352,040	134.3%	$11,628
1XX PEARL AVE	3,548	1970	$2,046,229	$734,436	$1,311,793	178.6%	$11,281
2XX BERNARD AVE	4,799	2024	$2,279,855	$993,393	$1,286,462	129.5%	$11,064
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	3,584	1973	$1,913,724	$741,888	$1,171,836	158%	$10,078
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	4,581	1947	$2,109,558	$948,267	$1,161,291	122.5%	$9,987
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	3,502	1987	$1,881,632	$724,914	$1,156,718	159.6%	$9,948
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	4,237	1994	$2,028,042	$877,059	$1,150,983	131.2%	$9,898
3XX BRADEN AVE	3,670	2024	$1,889,673	$759,690	$1,129,983	148.7%	$9,718
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	6,212	1960	$2,312,616	$1,285,884	$1,026,732	79.8%	$8,830
7XXX WESTMORELAND DR	2,488	1968	$1,535,645	$515,016	$1,020,629	198.2%	$8,777
1XX NORTH ISLE DR	3,472	2014	$1,712,942	$718,704	$994,238	138.3%	$8,550
8XXX LONGBAY BLVD	1,824	1961	$1,312,793	$377,568	$935,225	247.7%	$8,043

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Manatee County, ZIP 34243. 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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