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 34731 are overassessed?

32.8% of homes in Fruitland Park ZIP 34731 (1,420 of 4,324 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 Fruitland Park ZIP 34731?

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 34731 property tax overassessment report

32.8% of homes in Fruitland Park ZIP 34731 (1,420 of 4,324 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $951,808.

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4,324

Homes in ZIP

1,420

Flagged as overassessed

32.8%

$77,940

Avg overage / home

$233,710

Typical value

~$136/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34731

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
3XXXX LAKE UNITY NURSERY RD	700	1958	$752,114	$95,200	$656,914	690%	$5,649
3XXXX MICRO RACETRACK RD	2,199	2003	$848,013	$299,064	$548,949	183.6%	$4,721
3XXXX MICRO RACETRACK RD	864	2019	$652,583	$117,504	$535,079	455.4%	$4,602
3XXXX MICRO RACETRACK RD	3,020	1999	$921,016	$410,720	$510,296	124.2%	$4,389
3XXXX MICRO RACETRACK RD	2,440	1996	$825,883	$331,840	$494,043	148.9%	$4,249
3XXXX S GRAYS AIRPORT RD	2,609	2004	$835,339	$354,824	$480,515	135.4%	$4,132
3XXXX LAKE UNITY RD	1,396	1972	$623,145	$189,856	$433,289	228.2%	$3,726
1XXX LAKE ELLA RD	2,700	2006	$782,086	$367,200	$414,886	113%	$3,568
5XX W MIRROR LAKE DR	861	1955	$525,294	$117,096	$408,198	348.6%	$3,511
7XX COUNTY ROAD 466A	3,895	1976	$930,923	$529,720	$401,203	75.7%	$3,450
1XXX LAKE ELLA RD	2,455	2023	$732,211	$333,880	$398,331	119.3%	$3,426
3XXXX MICRO RACETRACK RD	576	1977	$473,645	$78,336	$395,309	504.6%	$3,400
3XXXX LAKE UNITY NURSERY RD	1,458	1982	$575,480	$198,288	$377,192	190.2%	$3,244
3XXX US HIGHWAY 441	684	1952	$467,017	$93,024	$373,993	402%	$3,216
3XX E MIRROR LAKE DR	3,790	1987	$885,996	$515,440	$370,556	71.9%	$3,187
1XXX SPRING LAKE RD	1,920	2003	$630,674	$261,120	$369,554	141.5%	$3,178
4XXX SUNNYSIDE DR	3,129	2021	$791,629	$425,544	$366,085	86%	$3,148
1XXX MILLER BLVD	1,920	1978	$621,815	$261,120	$360,695	138.1%	$3,102
3XXXX LAKE UNITY NURSERY RD	2,878	2001	$749,160	$391,408	$357,752	91.4%	$3,077
3XXXX TIMBER TOP LN	2,973	1991	$754,142	$404,328	$349,814	86.5%	$3,008
3XXXX CHERRY LAKE RD	1,852	1973	$596,941	$251,872	$345,069	137%	$2,968
2XXX LAKE ELLA RD	3,048	1970	$757,750	$414,528	$343,222	82.8%	$2,952
3XXXX MICRO RACETRACK RD	3,390	2020	$804,254	$461,040	$343,214	74.4%	$2,952
3XXXX TIMBERTOP LN	2,616	1988	$695,355	$355,776	$339,579	95.4%	$2,920
9XX HAWK LNDG	3,253	2001	$778,178	$442,408	$335,770	75.9%	$2,888

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 34731. 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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