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 34482 are overassessed?

18.1% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34482 (1,522 of 8,432 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 34482?

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 34482 property tax overassessment report

18.1% of homes in Ocala ZIP 34482 (1,522 of 8,432 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,185,369.

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8,432

Homes in ZIP

1,522

Flagged as overassessed

18.1%

$319,757

Avg overage / home

$305,662

Typical value

~$161/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 34482

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
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,081	2010	$4,954,671	$818,041	$4,136,630	505.7%	$35,575
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,759	2006	$4,857,281	$927,199	$3,930,082	423.9%	$33,799
8XXX NW 31ST LANE RD	6,024	2004	$4,885,332	$969,864	$3,915,468	403.7%	$33,673
7XXX NW HWY 225	6,948	1983	$4,893,559	$1,118,628	$3,774,931	337.5%	$32,464
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,800	2024	$4,692,895	$933,800	$3,759,095	402.6%	$32,328
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,198	2007	$4,549,061	$836,878	$3,712,183	443.6%	$31,925
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,490	2009	$4,554,106	$883,890	$3,670,216	415.2%	$31,564
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,326	2024	$4,420,923	$857,486	$3,563,437	415.6%	$30,646
3XXX NW 85TH TER	4,522	2008	$4,245,132	$728,042	$3,517,090	483.1%	$30,247
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,500	2005	$4,325,849	$885,500	$3,440,349	388.5%	$29,587
3XXX NW 87TH CT	6,569	2023	$4,417,287	$1,057,609	$3,359,678	317.7%	$28,893
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,419	2005	$4,077,500	$872,459	$3,205,041	367.4%	$27,563
8XXX NW 31ST LANE RD	3,576	2020	$3,778,575	$575,736	$3,202,839	556.3%	$27,544
3XXX NW 85TH TER	4,468	2024	$3,819,320	$719,348	$3,099,972	430.9%	$26,660
4XXX NW 85TH TER	5,912	2007	$4,027,546	$951,832	$3,075,714	323.1%	$26,451
3XXX NW 85TH TER	5,346	2010	$3,880,492	$860,706	$3,019,786	350.8%	$25,970
2XXX NW 77TH AVENUE RD	5,133	2019	$3,727,964	$826,413	$2,901,551	351.1%	$24,953
8XXX NW 31ST LANE RD	4,587	2023	$3,573,637	$738,507	$2,835,130	383.9%	$24,382
4XXX NW 85TH TER	5,893	2024	$3,776,295	$948,773	$2,827,522	298%	$24,317
8XXX NW 31ST LANE RD	4,615	2008	$3,531,672	$743,015	$2,788,657	375.3%	$23,982
7XXX NW HWY 225	10,031	1970	$4,383,230	$1,614,991	$2,768,239	171.4%	$23,807
3XXX NW 85TH TER	4,657	2008	$3,470,871	$749,777	$2,721,094	362.9%	$23,401
3XXX NW 89TH AVE	12,963	2019	$4,807,097	$2,087,043	$2,720,054	130.3%	$23,392
8XXX NW 31ST LANE RD	4,544	2022	$3,410,210	$731,584	$2,678,626	366.1%	$23,036
3XXX NW 85TH TER	4,756	2024	$3,401,783	$765,716	$2,636,067	344.3%	$22,670

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34482. 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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