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 34715 are overassessed?

20.7% of homes in Minneola ZIP 34715 (1,996 of 9,645 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 Minneola ZIP 34715?

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 34715 property tax overassessment report

20.7% of homes in Minneola ZIP 34715 (1,996 of 9,645 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,730,063.

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9,645

Homes in ZIP

1,996

Flagged as overassessed

20.7%

$100,787

Avg overage / home

$415,493

Typical value

~$196/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 34715

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 CHERRY LAKE RD	1,900	2011	$2,302,690	$372,400	$1,930,290	518.3%	$16,600
1XXXX COUNTY ROAD 561A	672	1990	$1,663,721	$131,712	$1,532,009	1163.2%	$13,175
2XXXX SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN RD	1,008	2001	$1,237,257	$197,568	$1,039,689	526.2%	$8,941
1XXXX TRIPLE E RD	1,292	1940	$1,275,932	$253,232	$1,022,700	403.9%	$8,795
4XX E WASHINGTON ST	2,672	1987	$1,464,821	$523,712	$941,109	179.7%	$8,094
2XXXX COUNTY ROAD 455	1,161	2020	$1,164,329	$227,556	$936,773	411.7%	$8,056
1XXXX LAKESHORE DR	6,561	2007	$2,165,108	$1,285,956	$879,152	68.4%	$7,561
1XXXX COUNTY ROAD 455	1,272	1940	$1,049,911	$249,312	$800,599	321.1%	$6,885
2XXXX S BUCKHILL RD	820	2006	$929,634	$160,720	$768,914	478.4%	$6,613
2XXXX SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN RD	3,092	1987	$1,328,447	$606,032	$722,415	119.2%	$6,213
1XXXX E APSHAWA RD	4,559	1987	$1,528,190	$893,564	$634,626	71%	$5,458
2XXXX SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN RD	3,330	2000	$1,253,631	$652,680	$600,951	92.1%	$5,168
2XXXX ANGELS LANDING CT	1,800	2000	$932,663	$352,800	$579,863	164.4%	$4,987
2XXXX S BUCKHILL RD	2,359	2001	$1,041,882	$462,364	$579,518	125.3%	$4,984
1XXXX CHERRY LAKE RD	1,225	1950	$802,560	$240,100	$562,460	234.3%	$4,837
2XXXX SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN RD	1,477	1999	$838,861	$289,492	$549,369	189.8%	$4,725
1XXXX SKYVIEW LN	2,047	2004	$906,974	$401,212	$505,762	126.1%	$4,350
1XXXX HICKORY LN	1,296	1993	$759,624	$254,016	$505,608	199%	$4,348
1XXXX MOUNTAIN VIEW	1,352	1989	$764,142	$264,992	$499,150	188.4%	$4,293
2XXXX COUNTY ROAD 561	1,248	1982	$739,604	$244,608	$494,996	202.4%	$4,257
1XXXX DOWNWAY RD	2,091	2000	$898,966	$409,836	$489,130	119.3%	$4,207
1XXXX CHERRY LAKE RD	3,151	2001	$1,097,364	$617,596	$479,768	77.7%	$4,126
2XXXX ANGELS LANDING CT	2,472	2002	$963,090	$484,512	$478,578	98.8%	$4,116
1XXXX ARROWTREE BLVD	4,682	2004	$1,372,321	$917,672	$454,649	49.5%	$3,910
1XXXX LAKE MINNEOLA SHORES	1,638	1978	$765,639	$321,048	$444,591	138.5%	$3,823

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 34715. 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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