What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 34434 are overassessed?

21% of homes in Citrus Springs ZIP 34434 (1,205 of 5,733 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 Citrus Springs ZIP 34434?

File Form DR-486 with the Citrus 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 34434 property tax overassessment report

21% of homes in Citrus Springs ZIP 34434 (1,205 of 5,733 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $568,267.

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5,733

Homes in ZIP

1,205

Flagged as overassessed

21%

$54,836

Avg overage / home

$214,196

Typical value

~$133/sqft

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TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34434

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 N KENLAKE CIR	3,694	2011	$1,448,491	$491,302	$957,189	194.8%	$8,232
1XXXX N BIG BASS TRL	4,491	2004	$1,138,644	$597,303	$541,341	90.6%	$4,656
1XXXX N S H FOWLER PT	2,687	1989	$892,665	$357,371	$535,294	149.8%	$4,604
1XXXX N KENLAKE CIR	2,725	2011	$808,879	$362,425	$446,454	123.2%	$3,840
1XXXX N BLUFF COVE PATH	2,426	2006	$721,776	$322,658	$399,118	123.7%	$3,432
1XXXX N BLUFF COVE PATH	1,845	2016	$639,308	$245,385	$393,923	160.5%	$3,388
1XXXX N BLUFF COVE PATH	400	1965	$419,249	$53,200	$366,049	688.1%	$3,148
2XXX E WITHLACOOCHEE TRL	4,092	2016	$906,560	$544,236	$362,324	66.6%	$3,116
1XXXX N OSBORNE AVE	3,065	2003	$769,240	$407,645	$361,595	88.7%	$3,110
1XXXX N WISE OWL PT	4,143	2019	$911,272	$551,019	$360,253	65.4%	$3,098
1XXX E WITHLACOOCHEE TRL	3,520	2008	$814,955	$468,160	$346,795	74.1%	$2,982
1XXXX N WISE OWL PT	2,589	1999	$687,136	$344,337	$342,799	99.6%	$2,948
9XX E DELLBROOK LN	3,897	2010	$858,705	$518,301	$340,404	65.7%	$2,927
3XXX E TASHA CT	3,952	1983	$866,010	$525,616	$340,394	64.8%	$2,927
1XXXX N BLUFF COVE PATH	3,346	1999	$762,429	$445,018	$317,411	71.3%	$2,730
1XXXX N HUME PT	2,974	2023	$708,958	$395,542	$313,416	79.2%	$2,695
1XXXX N BLUFF COVE PATH	2,872	2000	$684,724	$381,976	$302,748	79.3%	$2,604
1XXXX N NASKAPI PT	3,922	2001	$824,044	$521,626	$302,418	58%	$2,601
1XXXX N BIG BASS TRL	2,752	2011	$663,991	$366,016	$297,975	81.4%	$2,563
1XXXX N HUME PT	3,779	1997	$800,132	$502,607	$297,525	59.2%	$2,559
1XXXX N KENLAKE CIR	2,176	1984	$573,314	$289,408	$283,906	98.1%	$2,442
1XXXX N BLUFF COVE PATH	3,049	1995	$676,720	$405,517	$271,203	66.9%	$2,332
1XXXX N BLUFF COVE PATH	2,156	1996	$557,558	$286,748	$270,810	94.4%	$2,329
1XXXX N HUME PT	1,875	2012	$519,199	$249,375	$269,824	108.2%	$2,320
1XXXX N BLACKFOOT PT	3,521	1992	$736,741	$468,293	$268,448	57.3%	$2,309

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Citrus County, ZIP 34434. 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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