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 34479 are overassessed?

23% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34479 (1,080 of 4,696 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 34479?

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 34479 property tax overassessment report

23% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34479 (1,080 of 4,696 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $740,668.

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4,696

Homes in ZIP

1,080

Flagged as overassessed

23%

$79,745

Avg overage / home

$222,976

Typical value

~$140/sqft

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TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34479

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
8XXX NE 16TH TER	10,233	2010	$3,468,903	$1,432,620	$2,036,283	142.1%	$17,512
2XX NE 35TH ST	2,819	1981	$2,073,551	$394,660	$1,678,891	425.4%	$14,438
8XXX NE 16TH TER	9,121	2003	$2,935,562	$1,276,940	$1,658,622	129.9%	$14,264
8XXX NE 16TH TER	7,478	2011	$2,566,981	$1,046,920	$1,520,061	145.2%	$13,073
8XXX NE 14TH TER	3,882	2016	$2,011,722	$543,480	$1,468,242	270.2%	$12,627
4XX NE 49TH ST	6,461	2024	$1,972,225	$904,540	$1,067,685	118%	$9,182
7XXX NE 25TH AVENUE RD	4,961	2015	$1,757,012	$694,540	$1,062,472	153%	$9,137
5XX NE 42ND ST	5,166	1995	$1,624,902	$723,240	$901,662	124.7%	$7,754
2XXX NE 70TH ST	4,297	2019	$1,404,253	$601,580	$802,673	133.4%	$6,903
8XXX NE 16TH TER	5,339	2004	$1,548,350	$747,460	$800,890	107.1%	$6,888
8XXX NE 19TH AVE	4,759	2007	$1,459,517	$666,260	$793,257	119.1%	$6,822
8XXX NE 14TH TER	7,552	2014	$1,810,786	$1,057,280	$753,506	71.3%	$6,480
8XXX NE 16TH TER	6,331	2008	$1,625,943	$886,340	$739,603	83.4%	$6,361
8XXX NE 16TH TER	4,179	2005	$1,265,330	$585,060	$680,270	116.3%	$5,850
8XXX NE 16TH TER	4,946	2005	$1,367,808	$692,440	$675,368	97.5%	$5,808
3XX NE 42ND ST	1,800	1966	$908,099	$252,000	$656,099	260.4%	$5,642
7XXX NE 22ND COURT RD	4,065	2018	$1,178,993	$569,100	$609,893	107.2%	$5,245
8XXX NE 19TH AVE	3,907	2024	$1,123,081	$546,980	$576,101	105.3%	$4,954
5XXX NE 31ST TER	4,922	2002	$1,243,518	$689,080	$554,438	80.5%	$4,768
9XX NE 63RD ST	2,448	1997	$849,137	$342,720	$506,417	147.8%	$4,355
7XXX NE 22ND COURT RD	3,612	2020	$950,669	$505,680	$444,989	88%	$3,827
2XXX NE 56TH ST	2,695	1977	$821,312	$377,300	$444,012	117.7%	$3,819
1XXX NE 63RD ST	1,934	1999	$712,287	$270,760	$441,527	163.1%	$3,797
7XXX NE 22ND COURT RD	2,972	2024	$841,909	$416,080	$425,829	102.3%	$3,662
7XXX NE 22ND COURT RD	2,752	2021	$805,386	$385,280	$420,106	109%	$3,613

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34479. 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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