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 34476 are overassessed?

16.1% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34476 (2,123 of 13,205 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 34476?

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 34476 property tax overassessment report

16.1% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34476 (2,123 of 13,205 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,657,805.

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13,205

Homes in ZIP

2,123

Flagged as overassessed

16.1%

$90,800

Avg overage / home

$267,022

Typical value

~$139/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 34476

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 76TH LN	5,401	2005	$2,857,051	$750,739	$2,106,312	280.6%	$18,114
8XXX SW 27TH AVE	7,445	1972	$2,734,248	$1,034,855	$1,699,393	164.2%	$14,615
9XXX S MAGNOLIA AVE	8,083	2007	$2,395,243	$1,123,537	$1,271,706	113.2%	$10,937
9XXX S MAGNOLIA AVE	6,743	2004	$2,062,400	$937,277	$1,125,123	120%	$9,676
7XXX SW HWY 200	1,828	1957	$1,255,559	$254,092	$1,001,467	394.1%	$8,613
7XX SW 85TH ST	1,496	1967	$1,161,078	$207,944	$953,134	458.4%	$8,197
7XXX SW HWY 200	1,344	1971	$1,135,002	$186,816	$948,186	507.6%	$8,154
3XXX SW 66TH ST	5,107	2010	$1,609,736	$709,873	$899,863	126.8%	$7,739
1XXX SW 87TH PL	3,327	1997	$1,351,652	$462,453	$889,199	192.3%	$7,647
2XXX SW 80TH ST	5,071	2020	$1,458,622	$704,869	$753,753	106.9%	$6,482
9XXX S MAGNOLIA AVE	4,723	2006	$1,409,781	$656,497	$753,284	114.7%	$6,478
2XXX SW 76TH LN	4,844	2005	$1,401,708	$673,316	$728,392	108.2%	$6,264
6XXX SW 66TH ST	2,530	1995	$1,075,800	$351,670	$724,130	205.9%	$6,228
9XXX SW 14TH AVE	4,795	2005	$1,378,992	$666,505	$712,487	106.9%	$6,127
8XXX S MAGNOLIA AVE	3,727	1998	$1,217,160	$518,053	$699,107	134.9%	$6,012
1XXX SW 80TH ST	4,563	1994	$1,314,326	$634,257	$680,069	107.2%	$5,849
7XXX SW 19TH AVENUE RD	3,745	2020	$1,184,349	$520,555	$663,794	127.5%	$5,709
1XXXX SW 27TH AVE	4,011	2005	$1,213,871	$557,529	$656,342	117.7%	$5,645
4XX SW 63RD STREET RD	4,450	1991	$1,270,861	$618,550	$652,311	105.5%	$5,610
4XX SW 87TH PL	7,891	2000	$1,738,934	$1,096,849	$642,085	58.5%	$5,522
7XXX SW 75TH AVE	828	1974	$757,071	$115,092	$641,979	557.8%	$5,521
2XXX SW 76TH LN	4,416	2006	$1,243,832	$613,824	$630,008	102.6%	$5,418
1XX SW 80TH ST	5,030	1980	$1,309,951	$699,170	$610,781	87.4%	$5,253
2XXX SW 76TH LN	5,149	2001	$1,312,782	$715,711	$597,071	83.4%	$5,135
9XX SW 73RD STREET RD	5,833	1965	$1,404,081	$810,787	$593,294	73.2%	$5,102

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34476. 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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