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 34785 are overassessed?

34.7% of homes in Wildwood ZIP 34785 (1,506 of 4,335 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 Wildwood ZIP 34785?

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 34785 property tax overassessment report

34.7% of homes in Wildwood ZIP 34785 (1,506 of 4,335 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,107,599.

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4,335

Homes in ZIP

1,506

Flagged as overassessed

34.7%

$85,518

Avg overage / home

$158,934

Typical value

~$86/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 34785

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
4XXX N US 301	3,675	1951	$4,683,430	$316,050	$4,367,380	1381.9%	$37,559
1XXX LEE ST	5,664	1976	$2,046,000	$487,104	$1,558,896	320%	$13,407
5XX GILLIAM ST	2,453	1991	$1,599,270	$210,958	$1,388,312	658.1%	$11,939
3XXX C-44A	3,459	1962	$1,562,740	$297,474	$1,265,266	425.3%	$10,881
7XXX CR 225	1,656	2020	$1,342,680	$142,416	$1,200,264	842.8%	$10,322
1XXX LEE ST	1,593	1940	$1,298,130	$136,998	$1,161,132	847.6%	$9,986
3XX E GULF-ATLANTIC HWY	3,989	1986	$1,276,670	$343,054	$933,616	272.1%	$8,029
5XXX E SR 44	4,780	2019	$1,080,280	$411,080	$669,200	162.8%	$5,755
2XXX NW 87TH AVE	5,645	2016	$1,053,680	$485,470	$568,210	117%	$4,887
8XXX NW 21ST ST	3,995	2007	$895,870	$343,570	$552,300	160.8%	$4,750
9XXX CR 121	4,307	2020	$902,910	$370,402	$532,508	143.8%	$4,580
8XXX NW 28TH ST	5,558	2018	$997,530	$477,988	$519,542	108.7%	$4,468
2XXX NW 87TH AVE	4,367	2007	$894,790	$375,562	$519,228	138.3%	$4,465
4XX JARRELL AVE	1,800	1985	$669,530	$154,800	$514,730	332.5%	$4,427
5XXX E SR 44	4,141	2021	$859,970	$356,126	$503,844	141.5%	$4,333
5XXX E SR 44	4,141	2021	$859,970	$356,126	$503,844	141.5%	$4,333
8XXX CR 127	1,055	2019	$591,090	$90,730	$500,360	551.5%	$4,303
5XXX E SR 44	4,040	2020	$843,000	$347,440	$495,560	142.6%	$4,262
8XXX NW 26TH ST	4,625	2021	$873,570	$397,750	$475,820	119.6%	$4,092
2XXX NW 81ST AVE	5,801	2015	$974,420	$498,886	$475,534	95.3%	$4,090
8XXX NW 21ST ST	3,678	2023	$767,950	$316,308	$451,642	142.8%	$3,884
1XXXX NW 27TH DR	4,370	2023	$817,730	$375,820	$441,910	117.6%	$3,800
8XXX CR 209	1,963	1958	$589,510	$168,818	$420,692	249.2%	$3,618
8XX CR 231	2,516	2000	$611,640	$216,376	$395,264	182.7%	$3,399
2XXX NW 87TH AVE	3,434	2017	$680,130	$295,324	$384,806	130.3%	$3,309

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sumter County, ZIP 34785. 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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