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 34488 are overassessed?

39.5% of homes in Silver Springs ZIP 34488 (1,342 of 3,397 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 Silver Springs ZIP 34488?

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 34488 property tax overassessment report

39.5% of homes in Silver Springs ZIP 34488 (1,342 of 3,397 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $972,994.

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3,397

Homes in ZIP

1,342

Flagged as overassessed

39.5%

$84,306

Avg overage / home

$177,967

Typical value

~$111/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 34488

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 NE 103RD AVE	1,539	2008	$1,122,752	$170,829	$951,923	557.2%	$8,187
1XXXX NE 10TH STREET RD	3,688	1996	$1,034,443	$409,368	$625,075	152.7%	$5,376
1XXXX SE 28TH LANE RD	3,101	2022	$807,655	$344,211	$463,444	134.6%	$3,986
9XX NE 142ND AVE	2,636	2007	$675,892	$292,596	$383,296	131%	$3,296
6XXX NE 72ND PL	4,060	1994	$823,986	$450,660	$373,326	82.8%	$3,211
5XXX NE 43RD LANE RD	3,017	2020	$706,522	$334,887	$371,635	111%	$3,196
6XXX NE 72ND PL	6,204	1991	$1,055,067	$688,644	$366,423	53.2%	$3,151
6XXX NE 69TH ST	3,167	1992	$712,750	$351,537	$361,213	102.8%	$3,106
6XXX E HWY 326	2,798	2003	$671,635	$310,578	$361,057	116.3%	$3,105
6XX NE 142ND AVE	4,213	2006	$826,330	$467,643	$358,687	76.7%	$3,085
5XXX NE 43RD LANE RD	4,846	2006	$894,325	$537,906	$356,419	66.3%	$3,065
2XXX NE 52ND CT	1,233	1978	$481,948	$136,863	$345,085	252.1%	$2,968
6XX NE 140TH AVE	3,170	1993	$688,328	$351,870	$336,458	95.6%	$2,894
1XXXX NE 40TH STREET RD	4,322	2007	$813,543	$479,742	$333,801	69.6%	$2,871
6XXX NE 69TH ST	3,196	2008	$687,422	$354,756	$332,666	93.8%	$2,861
1XXXX SE 29TH PLACE RD	3,005	1989	$660,501	$333,555	$326,946	98%	$2,812
1XXXX NE 47TH PL	2,251	2002	$561,434	$249,861	$311,573	124.7%	$2,680
7XXX NE 61ST AVENUE RD	3,740	2003	$721,439	$415,140	$306,299	73.8%	$2,634
1XXXX NE HWY 314	2,445	2008	$571,009	$271,395	$299,614	110.4%	$2,577
5XXX NE 62ND COURT RD	3,136	1997	$647,300	$348,096	$299,204	86%	$2,573
1XXXX NE HWY 314	3,008	2015	$624,611	$333,888	$290,723	87.1%	$2,500
1XXXX NE 40TH STREET RD	3,106	2006	$631,979	$344,766	$287,213	83.3%	$2,470
1XXXX NE 5TH LN	1,812	2006	$484,512	$201,132	$283,380	140.9%	$2,437
5XXX NE 61ST AVENUE RD	2,700	2005	$577,954	$299,700	$278,254	92.8%	$2,393
7XX NE 140TH AVE	3,160	1965	$628,575	$350,760	$277,815	79.2%	$2,389

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Marion County, ZIP 34488. 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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