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 34762 are overassessed?

18% of homes in The Villages ZIP 34762 (513 of 2,854 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 The Villages ZIP 34762?

File Form DR-486 with the Sumter 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 34762 property tax overassessment report

18% of homes in The Villages ZIP 34762 (513 of 2,854 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $511,384.

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2,854

Homes in ZIP

513

Flagged as overassessed

18%

$115,913

Avg overage / home

$337,132

Typical value

~$155/sqft

Your Sumter County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34762

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
1XXX VERI LOOP	2,727	2024	$803,360	$422,685	$380,675	90.1%	$3,274
1XXX WOELKERS CIR	3,574	2024	$900,040	$553,970	$346,070	62.5%	$2,976
1XXX GALEWSKI LN	3,927	2024	$942,150	$608,685	$333,465	54.8%	$2,868
8XXX JOEDY CARTER PATH	3,492	2024	$862,170	$541,260	$320,910	59.3%	$2,760
8XXX JOEDY CARTER PATH	3,185	2024	$806,680	$493,675	$313,005	63.4%	$2,692
8XXX JOEDY CARTER PATH	3,492	2024	$842,980	$541,260	$301,720	55.7%	$2,595
7XXX GERRY ANDREWS PL	2,976	2024	$760,140	$461,280	$298,860	64.8%	$2,570
7XXX BRIAN ETHEREDGE WAY	2,891	2024	$732,640	$448,105	$284,535	63.5%	$2,447
8XXX JOEDY CARTER PATH	3,219	2024	$779,100	$498,945	$280,155	56.1%	$2,409
2XXX MCCARTHY LN	4,152	2024	$922,700	$643,560	$279,140	43.4%	$2,401
1XXX AMIDEI PATH	2,712	2024	$691,720	$420,360	$271,360	64.6%	$2,334
1XXX COWART CIR	2,575	2024	$667,970	$399,125	$268,845	67.4%	$2,312
1XXX CRANE DORAN PL	2,547	2024	$654,790	$394,785	$260,005	65.9%	$2,236
8XXX JOEDY CARTER PATH	3,213	2024	$754,570	$498,015	$256,555	51.5%	$2,206
7XXX CARMEN RENE WAY	3,181	2024	$748,420	$493,055	$255,365	51.8%	$2,196
8XXX JOEDY CARTER PATH	3,192	2024	$747,680	$494,760	$252,920	51.1%	$2,175
1XXX GALEWSKI LN	2,961	2024	$709,520	$458,955	$250,565	54.6%	$2,155
2XXX MCCARTHY LN	4,123	2024	$889,580	$639,065	$250,515	39.2%	$2,154
1XXX SOPHIE ST	2,569	2024	$644,830	$398,195	$246,635	61.9%	$2,121
2XXX VLASTO LN	4,101	2024	$881,460	$635,655	$245,805	38.7%	$2,114
7XXX CARMEN RENE WAY	2,594	2024	$646,770	$402,070	$244,700	60.9%	$2,104
7XXX KATIE KEITH LOOP	2,716	2023	$665,180	$420,980	$244,200	58%	$2,100
1XXX VERI LOOP	3,438	2024	$775,500	$532,890	$242,610	45.5%	$2,086
8XXX JOEDY CARTER PATH	3,565	2024	$786,330	$552,575	$233,755	42.3%	$2,010
7XXX CARMEN RENE WAY	2,502	2024	$620,180	$387,810	$232,370	59.9%	$1,998

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sumter County, ZIP 34762. 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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