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 34481 are overassessed?

33.7% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34481 (5,802 of 17,225 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 34481?

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 34481 property tax overassessment report

33.7% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34481 (5,802 of 17,225 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,261,359.

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17,225

Homes in ZIP

5,802

Flagged as overassessed

33.7%

$65,362

Avg overage / home

$258,226

Typical value

~$147/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 34481

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 122ND AVE	1,345	2009	$1,217,851	$197,715	$1,020,136	516%	$8,773
8XX SW 144TH COURT RD	5,251	2008	$1,350,527	$771,897	$578,630	75%	$4,976
2XXX SW 80TH AVE	2,180	2004	$747,477	$320,460	$427,017	133.3%	$3,672
1XXXX SW 41ST PL	3,114	2006	$871,774	$457,758	$414,016	90.4%	$3,561
1XXX SW 144TH COURT RD	4,991	2005	$1,136,053	$733,677	$402,376	54.8%	$3,460
1XXX SW 144TH COURT RD	3,641	2017	$919,761	$535,227	$384,534	71.8%	$3,307
5XXX SW 140TH AVE	2,938	2016	$815,525	$431,886	$383,639	88.8%	$3,299
6XX SW 125TH AVE	2,686	1995	$776,154	$394,842	$381,312	96.6%	$3,279
6XX SW 144TH COURT RD	3,800	2024	$880,878	$558,600	$322,278	57.7%	$2,772
6XX SW 144TH COURT RD	3,470	2021	$831,783	$510,090	$321,693	63.1%	$2,767
1XXX SW 144TH COURT RD	3,989	2016	$892,357	$586,383	$305,974	52.2%	$2,631
8XXX SW 34TH PL	2,440	2016	$662,483	$358,680	$303,803	84.7%	$2,613
8XXX SW 34TH PL	2,210	2003	$612,045	$324,870	$287,175	88.4%	$2,470
7XXX SW 140TH AVE	2,018	2017	$571,168	$296,646	$274,522	92.5%	$2,361
8XXX SW 34TH PL	3,672	2004	$812,561	$539,784	$272,777	50.5%	$2,346
6XXX SW 80TH AVE	945	1982	$394,584	$138,915	$255,669	184%	$2,199
1XXX SW 110TH AVE	1,144	1968	$413,070	$168,168	$244,902	145.6%	$2,106
7XXX SW 87TH COURT RD	9,420	2021	$1,625,970	$1,384,740	$241,230	17.4%	$2,075
5XXX SW 87TH TER	2,990	2024	$679,195	$439,530	$239,665	54.5%	$2,061
1XXXX W HWY 40	2,774	2006	$646,391	$407,778	$238,613	58.5%	$2,052
1XXXX SW 66TH ST	2,501	2003	$603,091	$367,647	$235,444	64%	$2,025
8XXX SW 52ND PLACE RD	3,008	2024	$672,675	$442,176	$230,499	52.1%	$1,982
8XXX SW 52ND PLACE RD	2,844	2024	$645,167	$418,068	$227,099	54.3%	$1,953
3XXX SW 154TH AVE	2,327	2004	$568,264	$342,069	$226,195	66.1%	$1,945
3XXX SW 97TH CT	1,322	1982	$420,471	$194,334	$226,137	116.4%	$1,945

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34481. 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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