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 34453 are overassessed?

33.7% of homes in Inverness ZIP 34453 (1,882 of 5,579 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 Inverness ZIP 34453?

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 34453 property tax overassessment report

33.7% of homes in Inverness ZIP 34453 (1,882 of 5,579 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $892,145.

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5,579

Homes in ZIP

1,882

Flagged as overassessed

33.7%

$55,121

Avg overage / home

$202,679

Typical value

~$131/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 34453

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
9XX TURNER CAMP RD	4,800	2003	$1,264,172	$628,800	$635,372	101%	$5,464
3XX ZENITH LN	2,996	1973	$959,014	$392,476	$566,538	144.3%	$4,872
3XXX E CART LN	2,143	1971	$789,639	$280,733	$508,906	181.3%	$4,377
3XX ZENITH LN	2,876	1992	$854,756	$376,756	$478,000	126.9%	$4,111
3XX N LAKE SHENANDOAH LOOP	2,864	2021	$826,730	$375,184	$451,546	120.4%	$3,883
4XX N LAKE SHENANDOAH LOOP	6,605	2023	$1,298,570	$865,255	$433,315	50.1%	$3,727
2XXX E HAMPSHIRE ST	7,961	2004	$1,461,724	$1,042,891	$418,833	40.2%	$3,602
2XXX E HAMPSHIRE ST	4,372	2002	$879,426	$572,732	$306,694	53.5%	$2,638
4XX N LAKE SHENANDOAH LOOP	2,713	2021	$659,110	$355,403	$303,707	85.5%	$2,612
6XX N LAKE SHENANDOAH LOOP	4,482	2024	$885,110	$587,142	$297,968	50.7%	$2,563
3XX N LAKE SHENANDOAH LOOP	5,154	2020	$970,610	$675,174	$295,436	43.8%	$2,541
6XX FRANKLIN CT	1,473	1994	$483,332	$192,963	$290,369	150.5%	$2,497
5XX N ROCKINGHAM PT	2,855	2016	$648,520	$374,005	$274,515	73.4%	$2,361
8XX TURNER CAMP RD	1,812	1972	$499,169	$237,372	$261,797	110.3%	$2,251
4XX N RIVA RIDGE PATH	1,838	2024	$494,570	$240,778	$253,792	105.4%	$2,183
1XXX E RIDGELINE PATH	4,120	2023	$783,350	$539,720	$243,630	45.1%	$2,095
1XX N RIVA RIDGE PATH	2,038	2024	$507,631	$266,978	$240,653	90.1%	$2,070
6XX N LAKE SHENANDOAH LOOP	4,684	2024	$849,660	$613,604	$236,056	38.5%	$2,030
1XXX E RIDGELINE PATH	2,984	2020	$624,420	$390,904	$233,516	59.7%	$2,008
1XX S PALADINN CIR	3,294	2016	$662,785	$431,514	$231,271	53.6%	$1,989
2XX N BRADDOCK PT	2,967	2023	$614,450	$388,677	$225,773	58.1%	$1,942
1XX N RIVA RIDGE PATH	2,080	2024	$496,686	$272,480	$224,206	82.3%	$1,928
6XX N RIVA RIDGE PATH	1,536	2024	$421,636	$201,216	$220,420	109.5%	$1,896
1XX S HUNTING LODGE DR	1,678	1950	$439,616	$219,818	$219,798	100%	$1,890
7XXX E MAY CT	1,845	1985	$460,627	$241,695	$218,932	90.6%	$1,883

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Citrus County, ZIP 34453. 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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