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 34471 are overassessed?

25.5% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34471 (2,090 of 8,187 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 34471?

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 34471 property tax overassessment report

25.5% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34471 (2,090 of 8,187 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,765,769.

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8,187

Homes in ZIP

2,090

Flagged as overassessed

25.5%

$153,876

Avg overage / home

$348,432

Typical value

~$155/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 34471

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
1XXX SE 27TH ST ALL UNITS	2,440	1976	$2,869,529	$378,200	$2,491,329	658.7%	$21,425
3XX SE 15TH AVE	9,344	2017	$3,848,396	$1,448,320	$2,400,076	165.7%	$20,641
2XXX SW 55TH STREET RD	9,757	1988	$3,826,238	$1,512,335	$2,313,903	153%	$19,900
1XXX SE 5TH ST	5,648	2001	$2,765,047	$875,440	$1,889,607	215.8%	$16,251
2XXX SE MILL CREEK CIR	8,247	1984	$3,062,963	$1,278,285	$1,784,678	139.6%	$15,348
1XXX SE 7TH ST	10,094	1991	$3,349,189	$1,564,570	$1,784,619	114.1%	$15,348
2XXX SW 55TH STREET RD	10,185	2006	$3,286,286	$1,578,675	$1,707,611	108.2%	$14,685
1XXX SE 12TH ST	5,010	2017	$2,406,185	$776,550	$1,629,635	209.9%	$14,015
1XXX SW 37TH PLACE RD	8,549	2002	$2,800,225	$1,325,095	$1,475,130	111.3%	$12,686
1XXX SE 8TH ST	6,695	1998	$2,443,368	$1,037,725	$1,405,643	135.5%	$12,089
1XXX SE 5TH ST	7,170	2012	$2,492,387	$1,111,350	$1,381,037	124.3%	$11,877
9XX SE 5TH ST	9,288	1912	$2,794,433	$1,439,640	$1,354,793	94.1%	$11,651
2XXX SE 24TH ST	3,156	1971	$1,813,202	$489,180	$1,324,022	270.7%	$11,387
1XXX SE 47TH AVE	7,036	2007	$2,385,769	$1,090,580	$1,295,189	118.8%	$11,139
1XXX SW 37TH PLACE RD	8,342	2004	$2,558,080	$1,293,010	$1,265,070	97.8%	$10,880
1XXX SE 11TH AVE	7,958	1963	$2,453,355	$1,233,490	$1,219,865	98.9%	$10,491
3XXX SW 17TH AVE	5,819	1994	$2,118,581	$901,945	$1,216,636	134.9%	$10,463
9XX SE 5TH ST	9,793	1926	$2,691,227	$1,517,915	$1,173,312	77.3%	$10,090
1XXX SW 38TH ST	6,248	2016	$2,099,654	$968,440	$1,131,214	116.8%	$9,728
5XXX SW 30TH AVE	9,058	2002	$2,515,662	$1,403,990	$1,111,672	79.2%	$9,560
1XXX SE 13TH AVE	8,748	1967	$2,456,939	$1,355,940	$1,100,999	81.2%	$9,469
5XXX SW 30TH AVE	10,832	2000	$2,732,301	$1,678,960	$1,053,341	62.7%	$9,059
4XX SE 15TH AVE	4,656	1926	$1,749,183	$721,680	$1,027,503	142.4%	$8,837
1XXX SW 38TH ST	10,586	2007	$2,647,795	$1,640,830	$1,006,965	61.4%	$8,660
1XXX SE 5TH ST	8,930	1950	$2,386,971	$1,384,150	$1,002,821	72.5%	$8,624

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34471. 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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