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 34748 are overassessed?

35.4% of homes in Leesburg ZIP 34748 (6,638 of 18,745 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 Leesburg ZIP 34748?

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 34748 property tax overassessment report

35.4% of homes in Leesburg ZIP 34748 (6,638 of 18,745 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,709,387.

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18,745

Homes in ZIP

6,638

Flagged as overassessed

35.4%

$64,978

Avg overage / home

$240,466

Typical value

~$139/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 34748

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
2XXX GRIFFIN RD	2,150	1969	$4,136,740	$298,850	$3,837,890	1284.2%	$33,006
2XXX PARK CIR	2,296	1981	$3,897,496	$319,144	$3,578,352	1121.2%	$30,774
3X HERALD DR	6,132	1987	$4,148,034	$852,348	$3,295,686	386.7%	$28,343
2XXX SILVER POINT CIR	2,908	2005	$2,878,027	$404,212	$2,473,815	612%	$21,275
1 HERALD DR	4,682	1984	$3,113,125	$650,798	$2,462,327	378.4%	$21,176
1XXX GRIFFIN RD	4,395	1978	$3,040,806	$610,905	$2,429,901	397.8%	$20,897
7XX W OAK TERRACE DR	10,178	1974	$3,767,617	$1,414,742	$2,352,875	166.3%	$20,235
4XX MILLS ST	4,368	1977	$2,950,790	$607,152	$2,343,638	386%	$20,155
1XXX PAMELA ST	1,162	1981	$2,384,600	$161,518	$2,223,082	1376.4%	$19,119
2XXX SOUTH ST	1,728	1979	$2,362,911	$240,192	$2,122,719	883.8%	$18,255
4XX LAURIE LN	1,472	2009	$1,810,431	$204,608	$1,605,823	784.8%	$13,810
2XXX SENNETT DR	4,278	2003	$2,124,830	$594,642	$1,530,188	257.3%	$13,160
1XXX STRIMENOS LN	2,514	1977	$1,758,053	$349,446	$1,408,607	403.1%	$12,114
3XX ACORN LN	1,664	1990	$1,615,247	$231,296	$1,383,951	598.3%	$11,902
1XXX PAMELA ST	894	1973	$1,459,569	$124,266	$1,335,303	1074.6%	$11,484
4XX S 9TH ST	3,066	1985	$1,749,744	$426,174	$1,323,570	310.6%	$11,383
1XXX E LINE ST	2,868	1995	$1,683,076	$398,652	$1,284,424	322.2%	$11,046
9XX LUCAS ST	8,772	1990	$2,435,838	$1,219,308	$1,216,530	99.8%	$10,462
1XXX BENTLEY RD	4,117	1984	$1,787,733	$572,263	$1,215,470	212.4%	$10,453
2XXX W MAIN ST	2,110	1997	$1,502,124	$293,290	$1,208,834	412.2%	$10,396
2XX STATE ROAD 44 W	1,911	1995	$1,287,641	$265,629	$1,022,012	384.8%	$8,789
3XXXX REDTREE DR	4,472	2022	$1,599,665	$621,608	$978,057	157.3%	$8,411
1 BROOK CIR	3,446	1986	$1,426,249	$478,994	$947,255	197.8%	$8,146
1XXX S CABALLO RD	5,900	2004	$1,699,476	$820,100	$879,376	107.2%	$7,563
6XXX BEST ORCHID LN	1,216	2005	$1,016,660	$169,024	$847,636	501.5%	$7,290

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 34748. 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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