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 34480 are overassessed?

24.3% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34480 (2,072 of 8,528 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 34480?

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 34480 property tax overassessment report

24.3% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34480 (2,072 of 8,528 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,775,494.

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8,528

Homes in ZIP

2,072

Flagged as overassessed

24.3%

$155,759

Avg overage / home

$323,816

Typical value

~$151/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 34480

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
1XXXX S HWY 475	10,008	1997	$3,509,760	$1,511,208	$1,998,552	132.2%	$17,188
1XXX SE 69TH PL	6,858	2007	$2,956,201	$1,035,558	$1,920,643	185.5%	$16,518
4XXX SE 11TH AVE	7,972	1988	$2,899,714	$1,203,772	$1,695,942	140.9%	$14,585
5XXX SE 5TH AVE	12,301	2017	$3,265,809	$1,857,451	$1,408,358	75.8%	$12,112
6XXX SE 14TH CT	5,706	2006	$2,200,105	$861,606	$1,338,499	155.3%	$11,511
7XXX SE 12TH CIR	6,289	2001	$2,245,976	$949,639	$1,296,337	136.5%	$11,148
9XX SE 131ST ST	5,649	2000	$2,127,084	$852,999	$1,274,085	149.4%	$10,957
7XXX SE 14TH CT	7,744	1996	$2,423,939	$1,169,344	$1,254,595	107.3%	$10,790
1XXX SE 73RD PL	7,000	2009	$2,201,740	$1,057,000	$1,144,740	108.3%	$9,845
7XX SE 44TH RD	4,535	2000	$1,815,235	$684,785	$1,130,450	165.1%	$9,722
6XXX SE 12TH TER	7,339	1995	$2,166,264	$1,108,189	$1,058,075	95.5%	$9,099
6XXX SE 12TH CIR	5,334	2009	$1,810,832	$805,434	$1,005,398	124.8%	$8,646
1XXXX SE 27TH TER	5,593	2018	$1,831,162	$844,543	$986,619	116.8%	$8,485
6XXX SE 12TH TER	5,334	2008	$1,782,709	$805,434	$977,275	121.3%	$8,405
7XXX SE 12TH CIR	8,140	2005	$2,195,853	$1,229,140	$966,713	78.6%	$8,314
1XXX SE 59TH ST	6,954	1990	$1,982,062	$1,050,054	$932,008	88.8%	$8,015
2XXX SE 101ST ST	5,214	2006	$1,703,873	$787,314	$916,559	116.4%	$7,882
9XXX SE 7TH AVE	4,200	2001	$1,539,609	$634,200	$905,409	142.8%	$7,787
1XXXX S MAGNOLIA AVE	3,391	1993	$1,416,761	$512,041	$904,720	176.7%	$7,781
7XXX SE 12TH CIR	5,933	2007	$1,791,730	$895,883	$895,847	100%	$7,704
1XXX SE 69TH PL	5,526	1999	$1,701,586	$834,426	$867,160	103.9%	$7,458
5XX SE 131ST ST	4,461	2001	$1,540,398	$673,611	$866,787	128.7%	$7,454
7XXX SE 12TH CIR	5,928	1998	$1,760,598	$895,128	$865,470	96.7%	$7,443
5XX SE 131ST ST	4,680	1999	$1,543,100	$706,680	$836,420	118.4%	$7,193
1XXX SE 59TH ST	9,848	2007	$2,318,414	$1,487,048	$831,366	55.9%	$7,150

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34480. 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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