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 34474 are overassessed?

29.9% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34474 (1,368 of 4,577 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 34474?

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 34474 property tax overassessment report

29.9% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34474 (1,368 of 4,577 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $663,590.

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4,577

Homes in ZIP

1,368

Flagged as overassessed

29.9%

$56,405

Avg overage / home

$265,893

Typical value

~$135/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 34474

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 SW 52ND ST	2,004	1982	$1,736,491	$270,540	$1,465,951	541.9%	$12,607
4XX SW 44TH AVE	1,560	1943	$1,344,302	$210,600	$1,133,702	538.3%	$9,750
4XXX SW 48TH RD	2,634	1956	$1,213,820	$355,590	$858,230	241.4%	$7,381
2XXX SW 32ND AVE	222	1985	$708,873	$29,970	$678,903	2265.3%	$5,839
4XXX SW 54TH STREET RD	1,111	2024	$481,071	$149,985	$331,086	220.7%	$2,847
6XXX SW 52ND ST	3,493	1982	$783,720	$471,555	$312,165	66.2%	$2,685
3XXX SW 46TH AVE	1,068	1982	$450,856	$144,180	$306,676	212.7%	$2,637
5XXX SW 43RD PL	3,365	2024	$701,916	$454,275	$247,641	54.5%	$2,130
5XXX SW COLLEGE RD	2,845	1954	$626,858	$384,075	$242,783	63.2%	$2,088
5XXX SW 52ND ST	3,216	1991	$676,226	$434,160	$242,066	55.8%	$2,082
4XXX SW 51ST TER	1,264	1977	$395,573	$170,640	$224,933	131.8%	$1,934
6XXX SW 59TH ST	1,903	1980	$481,747	$256,905	$224,842	87.5%	$1,934
4XXX SW 51ST TER	2,494	1985	$555,509	$336,690	$218,819	65%	$1,882
4XXX SW 60TH AVE	1,796	1984	$458,639	$242,460	$216,179	89.2%	$1,859
5XXX SW 35TH LN	2,918	1996	$588,454	$393,930	$194,524	49.4%	$1,673
5XXX SW 43RD PL	3,517	2024	$661,587	$474,795	$186,792	39.3%	$1,606
6XXX SW 52ND ST	4,032	1983	$730,698	$544,320	$186,378	34.2%	$1,603
3XXX SW 46TH AVE	2,167	1982	$478,260	$292,545	$185,715	63.5%	$1,597
7XXX SW 10TH ST	784	2022	$285,255	$105,840	$179,415	169.5%	$1,543
7XXX SW 22ND ST	1,687	1988	$406,412	$227,745	$178,667	78.5%	$1,537
5XXX SW 33RD ST	2,402	1996	$502,174	$324,270	$177,904	54.9%	$1,530
6XXX SW 59TH ST	2,177	2001	$467,091	$293,895	$173,196	58.9%	$1,489
3XXX SW 56TH AVE	2,618	1993	$525,108	$353,430	$171,678	48.6%	$1,476
7XXX SW 14TH ST	1,527	2001	$376,814	$206,145	$170,669	82.8%	$1,468
7XXX SW 22ND ST	1,373	2016	$355,545	$185,355	$170,190	91.8%	$1,464

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34474. 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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