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 34293 are overassessed?

28.4% of homes in Venice ZIP 34293 (8,450 of 29,791 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 Venice ZIP 34293?

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 34293 property tax overassessment report

28.4% of homes in Venice ZIP 34293 (8,450 of 29,791 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $6,678,546.

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29,791

Homes in ZIP

8,450

Flagged as overassessed

28.4%

$91,902

Avg overage / home

$341,850

Typical value

~$172/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 34293

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
1XXXX PRETO BLVD	3,300	1990	$2,335,600	$567,600	$1,768,000	311.5%	$15,205
5XXX JAMILA RIVER DR	6,477	2009	$2,781,200	$1,114,044	$1,667,156	149.6%	$14,338
5XXX JAMILA RIVER DR	6,694	2009	$2,682,400	$1,151,368	$1,531,032	133%	$13,167
5XXX JAMILA RIVER DR	6,126	2009	$2,524,200	$1,053,672	$1,470,528	139.6%	$12,647
5XXX JAMILA RIVER DR	6,239	2008	$2,508,700	$1,073,108	$1,435,592	133.8%	$12,346
8XX N RIVER RD	7,242	2018	$2,558,500	$1,245,624	$1,312,876	105.4%	$11,291
5XXX JAMILA RIVER DR	5,223	2024	$2,198,900	$898,356	$1,300,544	144.8%	$11,185
1XXX OCELOT RD	6,233	2009	$2,238,300	$1,072,076	$1,166,224	108.8%	$10,030
5XXX JAMILA RIVER DR	5,326	2016	$2,079,000	$916,072	$1,162,928	126.9%	$10,001
5XXX JAMILA RIVER DR	3,867	2014	$1,742,500	$665,124	$1,077,376	162%	$9,265
1XXXX BRIGHTLY DR	4,259	2024	$1,676,000	$732,548	$943,452	128.8%	$8,114
1XXXX BRIGHTLY DR	3,811	2024	$1,519,800	$655,492	$864,308	131.9%	$7,433
1XXXX BRIGHTLY DR	3,935	2024	$1,505,700	$676,820	$828,880	122.5%	$7,128
9XXX WOODSTORK CT	6,865	2016	$1,953,800	$1,180,780	$773,020	65.5%	$6,648
1XXXX MOUNTAINVIEW CT	4,109	2024	$1,464,800	$706,748	$758,052	107.3%	$6,519
1XXXX BRIGHTLY DR	3,527	2024	$1,356,800	$606,644	$750,156	123.7%	$6,451
1XXXX BRIGHTLY DR	4,060	2024	$1,435,100	$698,320	$736,780	105.5%	$6,336
1XXXX BRIGHTLY DR	3,643	2024	$1,361,900	$626,596	$735,304	117.3%	$6,324
8XX N RIVER RD	5,964	2018	$1,758,000	$1,025,808	$732,192	71.4%	$6,297
1XXXX BRIGHTLY DR	3,867	2024	$1,388,100	$665,124	$722,976	108.7%	$6,218
4XX N RIVER RD	7,389	2006	$1,989,500	$1,270,908	$718,592	56.5%	$6,180
1XXXX HOME RUN DR	3,310	2022	$1,286,700	$569,320	$717,380	126%	$6,169
1XXX OCELOT RD	4,670	2008	$1,520,500	$803,240	$717,260	89.3%	$6,168
1XXXX BRIGHTLY DR	3,807	2024	$1,369,000	$654,804	$714,196	109.1%	$6,142
1XXX OCELOT RD	4,653	2008	$1,505,300	$800,316	$704,984	88.1%	$6,063

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34293. 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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