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 34470 are overassessed?

30.6% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34470 (2,315 of 7,559 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 Ocala ZIP 34470?

File Form DR-486 with the Marion 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 34470 property tax overassessment report

30.6% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34470 (2,315 of 7,559 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $818,023.

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7,559

Homes in ZIP

2,315

Flagged as overassessed

30.6%

$41,088

Avg overage / home

$213,239

Typical value

~$128/sqft

Your Marion County deadline

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34470

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
2XXX NE 7TH ST	1,641	1973	$1,050,871	$210,048	$840,823	400.3%	$7,231
3XXX E FORT KING ST ALL UNITS	2,111	1981	$1,097,158	$270,208	$826,950	306%	$7,112
4XXX E FORT KING ST	6,337	1994	$1,596,367	$811,136	$785,231	96.8%	$6,753
2XXX NE 25TH AVE	1,260	1963	$623,020	$161,280	$461,740	286.3%	$3,971
2XXX NE 10TH ST ALL UNITS	460	1985	$485,041	$58,880	$426,161	723.8%	$3,665
3XXX NE 14TH ST	3,363	1950	$844,520	$430,464	$414,056	96.2%	$3,561
1XXX NE 38TH AVE	420	1982	$432,778	$53,760	$379,018	705%	$3,260
2XXX NE 8TH PL	2,557	2023	$546,459	$327,296	$219,163	67%	$1,885
2XXX NE 14TH ST	1,692	1935	$423,161	$216,576	$206,585	95.4%	$1,777
6X NE 41ST AVE	2,514	2021	$524,139	$321,792	$202,347	62.9%	$1,740
1XXX NE 24TH ST	1,288	1960	$352,602	$164,864	$187,738	113.9%	$1,615
5XXX NE 2ND LN	5,952	2008	$947,410	$761,856	$185,554	24.4%	$1,596
5XXX NE 8TH ST	2,510	2002	$505,400	$321,280	$184,120	57.3%	$1,583
1XXX NE 30TH AVE	1,248	1960	$333,740	$159,744	$173,996	108.9%	$1,496
2X NE 56TH TER	4,308	1990	$720,599	$551,424	$169,175	30.7%	$1,455
9X NE 55TH AVE	3,064	1981	$559,800	$392,192	$167,608	42.7%	$1,441
4X NE 56TH TER	3,607	1987	$628,278	$461,696	$166,582	36.1%	$1,433
8X NE 56TH TER	5,022	1986	$803,462	$642,816	$160,646	25%	$1,382
5XX NE SANCHEZ AVE ALL UNITS	3,038	2022	$542,640	$388,864	$153,776	39.5%	$1,322
4XXX NE 13TH ST	2,809	1971	$509,492	$359,552	$149,940	41.7%	$1,289
6XX NE 44TH AVE	1,900	2006	$390,383	$243,200	$147,183	60.5%	$1,266
4XXX E FORT KING ST	2,094	2005	$415,013	$268,032	$146,981	54.8%	$1,264
4XXX NE 3RD ST	2,432	1990	$453,878	$311,296	$142,582	45.8%	$1,226
1XXX NE 10TH ST	1,722	1999	$360,079	$220,416	$139,663	63.4%	$1,201
9XX NE 50TH AVE	2,052	1992	$402,163	$262,656	$139,507	53.1%	$1,200

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34470. 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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