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 34473 are overassessed?

16.2% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34473 (2,188 of 13,506 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 34473?

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 34473 property tax overassessment report

16.2% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34473 (2,188 of 13,506 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $672,451.

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13,506

Homes in ZIP

2,188

Flagged as overassessed

16.2%

$35,737

Avg overage / home

$229,938

Typical value

~$142/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 34473

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 SW HWY 484	1,104	1975	$4,547,287	$156,768	$4,390,519	2800.6%	$37,758
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	1,620	2005	$1,339,284	$230,040	$1,109,244	482.2%	$9,539
2XXX SW HWY 484	1,891	1993	$1,282,513	$268,522	$1,013,991	377.6%	$8,720
1XXXX SW 8TH AVE	4,329	2004	$1,207,081	$614,718	$592,363	96.4%	$5,094
9XX SW 145TH ST	3,281	2020	$1,035,350	$465,902	$569,448	122.2%	$4,897
1XXX SW 158TH LN	540	2007	$586,904	$76,680	$510,224	665.4%	$4,388
1XXXX SW 4TH AVE	3,538	2023	$1,007,048	$502,396	$504,652	100.4%	$4,340
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	3,034	2002	$905,456	$430,828	$474,628	110.2%	$4,082
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	1,411	1987	$628,972	$200,362	$428,610	213.9%	$3,686
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	2,492	1974	$780,270	$353,864	$426,406	120.5%	$3,667
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	3,837	2021	$950,646	$544,854	$405,792	74.5%	$3,490
3XX MARION OAKS BLVD	202	1997	$424,492	$28,684	$395,808	1379.9%	$3,404
1XXXX S MAGNOLIA AVE	1,829	1986	$613,837	$259,718	$354,119	136.3%	$3,045
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	4,235	1984	$950,707	$601,370	$349,337	58.1%	$3,004
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	4,331	1989	$922,991	$615,002	$307,989	50.1%	$2,649
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	2,020	1981	$590,441	$286,840	$303,601	105.8%	$2,611
6XX SW 145TH ST	2,502	2019	$647,869	$355,284	$292,585	82.4%	$2,516
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	3,330	1994	$759,019	$472,860	$286,159	60.5%	$2,461
1XXX SW 145TH ST	2,712	1998	$662,049	$385,104	$276,945	71.9%	$2,382
8XX SW 125TH ST	2,266	1999	$589,294	$321,772	$267,522	83.1%	$2,301
1XXXX SW 16TH AVE	2,193	2002	$578,512	$311,406	$267,106	85.8%	$2,297
1XXX SW 128TH LN	1,707	2001	$480,347	$242,394	$237,953	98.2%	$2,046
1XXXX S MAGNOLIA AVE	2,785	2000	$599,426	$395,470	$203,956	51.6%	$1,754
2XX SW 145TH ST	2,253	1998	$514,800	$319,926	$194,874	60.9%	$1,676
6XX SW 145TH ST	3,036	2008	$621,782	$431,112	$190,670	44.2%	$1,640

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34473. 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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