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.

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What percent of homes in ZIP 75146 are overassessed?

38% of homes in Lancaster ZIP 75146 (930 of 2,445 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on HCAD public records.

How do I protest my property taxes in Lancaster ZIP 75146?

File a Notice of Protest with DCAD by May 15 each year. Bring 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area to your ARB hearing. 2026 deadline has passed — next protest window is April-May 2027.

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ZIP 75146 property tax overassessment report

38% of homes in Lancaster ZIP 75146 (930 of 2,445 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,075,149.

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2,445

Homes in ZIP

930

Flagged as overassessed

38%

$53,771

Avg overage / home

$56,723

Typical value

~$120/sqft

Dallas County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

Next: DCAD 2027 values mail late March-April. Protest deadline: May 15, 2027.

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 75146

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from HCAD public records. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Market val	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
2XXX STAINBACK RD	2,526	2007	$1,072,490	$303,120	$769,370	253.8%	$16,772
2XXX BEAR CREEK RD	3,031	2015	$988,730	$363,720	$625,010	171.8%	$13,625
3XX N HOUSTON SCHOOL RD	2,883	2020	$933,240	$345,960	$587,280	169.8%	$12,803
1XXX S HOUSTON SCHOOL RD	8,236	1969	$1,549,810	$988,320	$561,490	56.8%	$12,240
6XX E REINDEER RD	2,530	1985	$855,740	$303,600	$552,140	181.9%	$12,037
2XXX PARKERVILLE RD	1,736	1961	$745,100	$208,320	$536,780	257.7%	$11,702
1XXX S HOUSTON SCHOOL RD	4,246	1995	$1,016,610	$509,520	$507,090	99.5%	$11,055
6XX PLEASANT RUN RD	960	1920	$594,870	$115,200	$479,670	416.4%	$10,457
2XXX GREEN ACRES LN	1,488	1960	$635,360	$178,560	$456,800	255.8%	$9,958
5XX S BLUEGROVE RD	3,080	1978	$817,000	$369,600	$447,400	121%	$9,753
9XX TEN MILE RD	1,320	1964	$573,100	$158,400	$414,700	261.8%	$9,040
1XXX REINDEER RD	2,960	1940	$769,130	$355,200	$413,930	116.5%	$9,024
2XXX WESTERN HILLS DR	1,600	1950	$601,880	$192,000	$409,880	213.5%	$8,935
5XX REINDEER RD	1,920	1996	$615,020	$230,400	$384,620	166.9%	$8,385
2XX N ELM ST	3,172	2023	$754,800	$380,640	$374,160	98.3%	$8,157
1XXX NOKOMIS RD	3,498	1994	$793,250	$419,760	$373,490	89%	$8,142
3XXX S HOUSTON SCHOOL RD	2,578	1987	$678,980	$309,360	$369,620	119.5%	$8,058
8XX TRUMAN CIR	1,200	1983	$509,280	$144,000	$365,280	253.7%	$7,963
3XX N BLUEGROVE RD	2,862	1991	$703,810	$343,440	$360,370	104.9%	$7,856
5XX E REINDEER RD	3,700	2000	$801,190	$444,000	$357,190	80.4%	$7,787
1XXX HASH RD	1,875	1982	$573,990	$225,000	$348,990	155.1%	$7,608
8XX TRUMAN CIR	1,405	1950	$512,620	$168,600	$344,020	204%	$7,500
1XXX W REINDEER RD	1,372	1922	$506,620	$164,640	$341,980	207.7%	$7,455
2XXX GREEN ACRES LN	1,616	1967	$535,850	$193,920	$341,930	176.3%	$7,454
2XXX WESTERN HILLS DR	1,680	1959	$543,500	$201,600	$341,900	169.6%	$7,453

Data: HCAD public records, Dallas County, ZIP 75146. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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