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 34714 are overassessed?

17.6% of homes in Clermont ZIP 34714 (1,901 of 10,816 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 Clermont ZIP 34714?

File Form DR-486 with the Lake 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 34714 property tax overassessment report

17.6% of homes in Clermont ZIP 34714 (1,901 of 10,816 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,127,397.

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10,816

Homes in ZIP

1,901

Flagged as overassessed

17.6%

$68,960

Avg overage / home

$349,919

Typical value

~$187/sqft

Your Lake County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34714

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
6XXX S FORK RANCH RD	1,944	2002	$1,415,020	$363,528	$1,051,492	289.2%	$9,043
5XXX STATE ROAD 33	4,909	2021	$1,683,319	$917,983	$765,336	83.4%	$6,582
1XXXX COUNTY ROAD 474	2,970	2000	$1,320,613	$555,390	$765,223	137.8%	$6,581
8XXX LAWS RD	5,700	2006	$1,752,539	$1,065,900	$686,639	64.4%	$5,905
6XXX DUBOISE DR	2,986	2000	$1,206,783	$558,382	$648,401	116.1%	$5,576
6XXX GREEN SWAMP RD	4,295	2020	$1,434,904	$803,165	$631,739	78.7%	$5,433
4XXX SOARING LN	2,280	2003	$1,053,024	$426,360	$626,664	147%	$5,389
1XXX HILOCHEE RIDGE RD	4,449	2018	$1,411,932	$831,963	$579,969	69.7%	$4,988
1XXX HILOCHEE RIDGE RD	3,256	2019	$1,176,959	$608,872	$568,087	93.3%	$4,886
3XXX CLOUD ST	1,620	2023	$839,193	$302,940	$536,253	177%	$4,612
7XXX LAKE NELLIE RD	779	1988	$681,203	$145,673	$535,530	367.6%	$4,606
3XXX STATE ROAD 33	3,860	2004	$1,232,649	$721,820	$510,829	70.8%	$4,393
5XXX LAKE NELLIE RD	1,676	1993	$809,375	$313,412	$495,963	158.2%	$4,265
5XXX STATE ROAD 33	960	1980	$673,186	$179,520	$493,666	275%	$4,246
8XXX LAKE NELLIE RD	1,700	2003	$782,895	$317,900	$464,995	146.3%	$3,999
8XXX LAKE NELLIE RD	2,010	1994	$821,290	$375,870	$445,420	118.5%	$3,831
1XXXX LAKE GARY RD	2,809	1996	$966,764	$525,283	$441,481	84%	$3,797
5XXX LEE RD	492	1971	$526,494	$92,004	$434,490	472.3%	$3,737
6XXX GREEN SWAMP RD	1,900	1988	$782,335	$355,300	$427,035	120.2%	$3,673
6XXX STATE ROAD 33	1,981	1993	$789,808	$370,447	$419,361	113.2%	$3,607
7XXX OTT WILLIAMS RD	2,286	2014	$840,841	$427,482	$413,359	96.7%	$3,555
1XXXX COMPTON RD	2,673	2001	$893,991	$499,851	$394,140	78.9%	$3,390
6XXX COUNTY ROAD 561	1,368	2002	$645,799	$255,816	$389,983	152.4%	$3,354
8XXX LAKE NELLIE RD	1,946	1997	$743,714	$363,902	$379,812	104.4%	$3,266
7XXX COUNTY ROAD 561	2,233	2020	$796,298	$417,571	$378,727	90.7%	$3,257

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 34714. 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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