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 34797 are overassessed?

26.8% of homes in Yalaha ZIP 34797 (177 of 660 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 Yalaha ZIP 34797?

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 34797 property tax overassessment report

26.8% of homes in Yalaha ZIP 34797 (177 of 660 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $175,154.

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660

Homes in ZIP

177

Flagged as overassessed

26.8%

$115,066

Avg overage / home

$341,344

Typical value

~$168/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 34797

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
2XXXX CYPRESS GLEN CT	6,100	2018	$1,479,798	$1,024,800	$454,998	44.4%	$3,913
8XXX LAKESHORE DR	780	1953	$572,640	$131,040	$441,600	337%	$3,798
8XXX LAKESHORE DR	3,554	2007	$1,019,720	$597,072	$422,648	70.8%	$3,635
7XXX BIRDS NEST CT	7,896	2020	$1,747,667	$1,326,528	$421,139	31.7%	$3,622
8XXX LAKESHORE DR	2,823	1954	$849,546	$474,264	$375,282	79.1%	$3,227
8XXX LAKESHORE DR	3,986	2001	$1,029,662	$669,648	$360,014	53.8%	$3,096
2XXXX ROBERTSON RD	1,160	1945	$549,671	$194,880	$354,791	182.1%	$3,051
8XXX LAKESHORE DR	2,776	1998	$820,744	$466,368	$354,376	76%	$3,048
8XXX LAKESHORE DR	2,213	2000	$717,221	$371,784	$345,437	92.9%	$2,971
6XXX LAKE VIEW DR	2,490	2020	$748,566	$418,320	$330,246	78.9%	$2,840
2XXXX MOORING COVE CT	3,125	2003	$849,174	$525,000	$324,174	61.7%	$2,788
6XXX LAKEVIEW DR	3,263	1979	$846,065	$548,184	$297,881	54.3%	$2,562
2XXXX CYPRESS GLEN CT	3,272	2004	$847,484	$549,696	$297,788	54.2%	$2,561
2XXXX CYPRESS GLEN CT	3,737	2005	$918,445	$627,816	$290,629	46.3%	$2,499
6XXX LAKEVIEW DR	3,390	2021	$853,189	$569,520	$283,669	49.8%	$2,440
2XXXX CYPRESS GLEN CT	3,192	1999	$785,071	$536,256	$248,815	46.4%	$2,140
2XXXX MOORING COVE CT	3,212	2001	$787,969	$539,616	$248,353	46%	$2,136
2XXXX MOORING COVE CT	3,870	2000	$891,926	$650,160	$241,766	37.2%	$2,079
9XXX LAKESHORE DR	1,440	2005	$480,690	$241,920	$238,770	98.7%	$2,053
7XXX BIRDS NEST CT	3,912	2004	$893,809	$657,216	$236,593	36%	$2,035
2XXXX CYPRESS GLEN CT	6,241	2001	$1,280,873	$1,048,488	$232,385	22.2%	$1,999
8XXX CONWAY RD	2,424	2005	$633,508	$407,232	$226,276	55.6%	$1,946
7XXX BIRDS NEST CT	4,288	2006	$943,500	$720,384	$223,116	31%	$1,919
2XXXX MOORING COVE WAY	2,822	2005	$688,720	$474,096	$214,624	45.3%	$1,846
2XXXX CYPRESS GLEN CT	2,839	2001	$680,959	$476,952	$204,007	42.8%	$1,754

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 34797. 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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