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 34736 are overassessed?

19.4% of homes in Groveland ZIP 34736 (1,976 of 10,163 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 Groveland ZIP 34736?

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 34736 property tax overassessment report

19.4% of homes in Groveland ZIP 34736 (1,976 of 10,163 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,724,050.

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10,163

Homes in ZIP

1,976

Flagged as overassessed

19.4%

$101,453

Avg overage / home

$340,482

Typical value

~$174/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 34736

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
8XX VILLAGE CIR	704	1988	$1,369,073	$122,496	$1,246,577	1017.6%	$10,721
7XXX FLORIDA BOYS RANCH RD	5,321	2023	$1,920,638	$925,854	$994,784	107.4%	$8,555
1XXXX MASCOTTE EMPIRE RD	2,174	2019	$1,296,401	$378,276	$918,125	242.7%	$7,896
6XXX MARYLAND AVE	832	1994	$1,032,912	$144,768	$888,144	613.5%	$7,638
1XXXX ORANGE AVE	5,602	2002	$1,801,227	$974,748	$826,479	84.8%	$7,108
6XXX LAKE EMMA RD	3,537	2021	$1,402,783	$615,438	$787,345	127.9%	$6,771
7XXX LAKE EMMA RD	1,092	1959	$921,955	$190,008	$731,947	385.2%	$6,295
1XXXX EAGLE RUN	4,295	2021	$1,441,343	$747,330	$694,013	92.9%	$5,969
7XXX T L CLINE RD	1,870	1989	$999,380	$325,380	$674,000	207.1%	$5,796
8XXX CHERRY LAKE RD	4,265	1999	$1,396,822	$742,110	$654,712	88.2%	$5,631
1XXXX ROSE ST	2,009	1974	$916,987	$349,566	$567,421	162.3%	$4,880
6XXX SWAMP DR	1,200	2001	$767,185	$208,800	$558,385	267.4%	$4,802
7XXX REDWING RD	2,746	1994	$1,029,628	$477,804	$551,824	115.5%	$4,746
1XX JIM PAYNE RD	2,467	1995	$971,583	$429,258	$542,325	126.3%	$4,664
7XXX FLORIDA BOYS RANCH RD	4,806	2019	$1,374,913	$836,244	$538,669	64.4%	$4,633
8XXX CHERRY LAKE RD	6,274	2014	$1,619,442	$1,091,676	$527,766	48.3%	$4,539
4XXX BRANTLEY RD	1,294	2015	$751,141	$225,156	$525,985	233.6%	$4,523
1XXXX S OBRIEN RD	2,452	1998	$939,501	$426,648	$512,853	120.2%	$4,411
5XXX EMPIRE CHURCH RD	1,247	2015	$710,149	$216,978	$493,171	227.3%	$4,241
1XXXX DOUGLAS RD	700	1980	$609,819	$121,800	$488,019	400.7%	$4,197
7XXX GROVELAND FARMS RD	1,216	2000	$697,575	$211,584	$485,991	229.7%	$4,180
1XXXX CORALWOOD LN	4,798	2003	$1,312,276	$834,852	$477,424	57.2%	$4,106
1XXXX S OBRIEN RD	1,488	1991	$734,929	$258,912	$476,017	183.9%	$4,094
1XXXX CARTER ISLAND RD	1,372	1970	$711,355	$238,728	$472,627	198%	$4,065
6XXX METZ RD	933	1949	$634,045	$162,342	$471,703	290.6%	$4,057

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 34736. 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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