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 34472 are overassessed?

23% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34472 (3,226 of 14,044 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 34472?

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 34472 property tax overassessment report

23% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34472 (3,226 of 14,044 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,254,782.

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14,044

Homes in ZIP

3,226

Flagged as overassessed

23%

$45,228

Avg overage / home

$210,236

Typical value

~$140/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 34472

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
5XXX SE 83RD ST	9,687	1984	$2,375,837	$1,356,180	$1,019,657	75.2%	$8,769
8XXX LEEWARD AIR RANCH CIR	6,011	2002	$1,506,574	$841,540	$665,034	79%	$5,719
8XXX LEEWARD AIR RANCH CIR	4,189	2024	$1,147,888	$586,460	$561,428	95.7%	$4,828
8XXX SE 72ND AVE	2,833	2003	$904,566	$396,620	$507,946	128.1%	$4,368
1XXXX SE MARICAMP RD	4,400	1998	$1,107,954	$616,000	$491,954	79.9%	$4,231
9XXX SE 71ST CT	3,938	1995	$1,032,951	$551,320	$481,631	87.4%	$4,142
8XXX SE 72ND AVE	3,855	1999	$1,016,137	$539,700	$476,437	88.3%	$4,097
7XXX SE 94TH LN	3,058	1991	$892,232	$428,120	$464,112	108.4%	$3,991
8XXX SE 72ND AVE	1,792	1983	$691,592	$250,880	$440,712	175.7%	$3,790
9XXX SE 70TH TER	3,614	1991	$942,417	$505,960	$436,457	86.3%	$3,754
9XXX SE 72ND AVE	2,170	2005	$715,300	$303,800	$411,500	135.5%	$3,539
9XXX SE 72ND AVE	3,192	2023	$858,119	$446,880	$411,239	92%	$3,537
1XXXX SE MARICAMP RD	2,828	2006	$780,908	$395,920	$384,988	97.2%	$3,311
8XXX FAIRWAYS CIR	396	1988	$440,265	$55,440	$384,825	694.1%	$3,309
8XXX SE 72ND AVE	4,231	1988	$967,213	$592,340	$374,873	63.3%	$3,224
8XXX SE 70TH TER	4,811	2004	$1,047,882	$673,540	$374,342	55.6%	$3,219
9XXX SE 72ND AVE	2,038	1988	$658,574	$285,320	$373,254	130.8%	$3,210
8XXX SE 71ST AVE	2,640	2005	$742,036	$369,600	$372,436	100.8%	$3,203
8XXX SE 72ND AVE	2,364	2001	$696,426	$330,960	$365,466	110.4%	$3,143
8XXX SE 72ND AVE	2,350	2005	$694,008	$329,000	$365,008	110.9%	$3,139
8XXX SE 72ND AVE	4,105	1994	$929,936	$574,700	$355,236	61.8%	$3,055
5XX MIDWAY DR UNIT A	1,816	1972	$604,150	$254,240	$349,910	137.6%	$3,009
9XXX SE 70TH TER	3,043	1993	$767,611	$426,020	$341,591	80.2%	$2,938
9XXX SE 70TH TER	3,840	2002	$875,273	$537,600	$337,673	62.8%	$2,904
8XXX SE 71ST AVE	3,902	2002	$882,695	$546,280	$336,415	61.6%	$2,893

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34472. 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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