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 34787 are overassessed?

19.3% of homes in Winter Garden ZIP 34787 (2,793 of 14,436 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 Winter Garden ZIP 34787?

File Form DR-486 with the Orange 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 34787 property tax overassessment report

19.3% of homes in Winter Garden ZIP 34787 (2,793 of 14,436 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,936,855.

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14,436

Homes in ZIP

2,793

Flagged as overassessed

19.3%

$163,900

Avg overage / home

$578,519

Typical value

~$226/sqft

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34787

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 DANGLER RD	3,336	2016	$2,304,320	$753,936	$1,550,384	205.6%	$13,333
1XXXX FOX MEADOW TRL	1,247	2005	$1,728,283	$281,822	$1,446,461	513.3%	$12,440
1XXXX SAVANNAH RIDGE LN	5,496	2009	$2,536,179	$1,242,096	$1,294,083	104.2%	$11,129
1XXXX WALKER POND RD	3,993	1984	$2,164,965	$902,418	$1,262,547	139.9%	$10,858
3XXX AVALON RD	1,808	1992	$1,593,090	$408,608	$1,184,482	289.9%	$10,187
1XXXX DANGLER RD	4,000	2024	$2,082,980	$904,000	$1,178,980	130.4%	$10,139
2XXX SANCTUARY LN	2,990	1998	$1,798,360	$675,740	$1,122,620	166.1%	$9,655
1XXXX PHIL C PETERS RD	1,768	2002	$1,456,960	$399,568	$1,057,392	264.6%	$9,094
1XXXX SANDHILL RD	6,006	2019	$2,412,460	$1,357,356	$1,055,104	77.7%	$9,074
1XXXX FOX MEADOW TRL	8,857	2020	$2,966,513	$2,001,682	$964,831	48.2%	$8,298
2XXX WILLIAMS RD	1,053	1959	$1,188,420	$237,978	$950,442	399.4%	$8,174
3XXX AVALON RD	4,474	2006	$1,947,979	$1,011,124	$936,855	92.7%	$8,057
9XXX TOWER PINE DR	4,886	2019	$2,036,815	$1,104,236	$932,579	84.5%	$8,020
1XXXX PANTHER LAKE DR	4,709	2019	$1,975,560	$1,064,234	$911,326	85.6%	$7,837
9XXX QUIET LN	3,632	2002	$1,696,496	$820,832	$875,664	106.7%	$7,531
1XXXX JOHNS LAKE OVERLOOK DR	4,461	2014	$1,880,790	$1,008,186	$872,604	86.6%	$7,504
1XXXX SUNSET LAKES CIR	2,860	1998	$1,485,670	$646,360	$839,310	129.9%	$7,218
1XXXX JOHNS LAKE OVERLOOK DR	4,461	2014	$1,835,150	$1,008,186	$826,964	82%	$7,112
1XXXX PANTHER LAKE DR	4,342	2016	$1,797,170	$981,292	$815,878	83.1%	$7,017
4XXX REX DR	7,066	2004	$2,406,946	$1,596,916	$810,030	50.7%	$6,966
1XXXX PANTHER LAKE DR	3,240	2019	$1,537,430	$732,240	$805,190	110%	$6,925
1XXXX JOHNS LAKE OVERLOOK DR	4,856	2014	$1,890,570	$1,097,456	$793,114	72.3%	$6,821
1XXXX GREAT BLUE HERON CT	4,461	2014	$1,773,980	$1,008,186	$765,794	76%	$6,586
1XXXX JOHNS LAKE OVERLOOK DR	4,461	2014	$1,771,680	$1,008,186	$763,494	75.7%	$6,566
1XXXX JOHNS LAKE OVERLOOK DR	3,706	2014	$1,597,250	$837,556	$759,694	90.7%	$6,533

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Orange County, ZIP 34787. 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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