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 34753 are overassessed?

31.2% of homes in Mascotte ZIP 34753 (939 of 3,009 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 Mascotte ZIP 34753?

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.

Lake County · Mascotte

ZIP 34753 property tax overassessment report

31.2% of homes in Mascotte ZIP 34753 (939 of 3,009 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $359,147.

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3,009

Homes in ZIP

939

Flagged as overassessed

31.2%

$44,474

Avg overage / home

$260,504

Typical value

~$156/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 34753

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 BAY LAKE RD	1,843	2019	$622,285	$287,508	$334,777	116.4%	$2,879
1XX ATLANTIC AVE	1,856	1971	$580,805	$289,536	$291,269	100.6%	$2,505
2XX AMERICAN LEGION RD	1,629	1973	$497,510	$254,124	$243,386	95.8%	$2,093
4XXX MT PLEASANT RD	3,759	2002	$762,634	$586,404	$176,230	30.1%	$1,516
3XX BLUFF LAKE RD	1,080	1957	$340,129	$168,480	$171,649	101.9%	$1,476
6XX E MYERS BLVD	624	1973	$259,015	$97,344	$161,671	166.1%	$1,390
2XXXX SUNSET LANDING	1,298	2002	$334,679	$202,488	$132,191	65.3%	$1,137
1XXXX COUNTY ROAD 33	960	1993	$277,223	$149,760	$127,463	85.1%	$1,096
1XXXX WORTHINGTON BLVD	1,631	2005	$380,569	$254,436	$126,133	49.6%	$1,085
6XX ORANGE ST	864	1963	$247,809	$134,784	$113,025	83.9%	$972
3XX COVINGTON RD	2,009	2017	$420,876	$313,404	$107,472	34.3%	$924
1XXXX WORTHINGTON BLVD	1,361	1999	$319,710	$212,316	$107,394	50.6%	$924
1XX BERGER CT	1,212	1994	$296,273	$189,072	$107,201	56.7%	$922
4XXX E CARDINAL PINES DR	1,044	1996	$260,807	$162,864	$97,943	60.1%	$842
1XX TABOTT AVE	1,008	1960	$248,012	$157,248	$90,764	57.7%	$781
4XXX WORTHINGTON PL	1,235	1998	$282,470	$192,660	$89,810	46.6%	$772
3XX BLUFF LAKE RD	1,170	1962	$271,961	$182,520	$89,441	49%	$769
1XXXX WORTHINGTON BLVD	1,363	1999	$301,299	$212,628	$88,671	41.7%	$763
4XXX S BLUFF LAKE RD	1,236	1994	$280,740	$192,816	$87,924	45.6%	$756
1XXXX WORTHINGTON BLVD	1,283	2023	$287,757	$200,148	$87,609	43.8%	$753
1XXXX WORTHINGTON BLVD	1,215	2001	$276,069	$189,540	$86,529	45.7%	$744
1XXXX WORTHINGTON CIR	1,306	1996	$289,608	$203,736	$85,872	42.1%	$738
4XXX WORTHINGTON PL	1,103	1996	$256,239	$172,068	$84,171	48.9%	$724
3XX TUSCANOOGA RD	1,096	1998	$254,441	$170,976	$83,465	48.8%	$718
1XXXX WORTHINGTON BLVD	1,377	2001	$296,696	$214,812	$81,884	38.1%	$704

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 34753. 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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