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 75226 are overassessed?

37.8% of homes in Dallas ZIP 75226 (14 of 37 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 Dallas ZIP 75226?

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 75226 property tax overassessment report

37.8% of homes in Dallas ZIP 75226 (14 of 37 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $32,593.

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Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

37.8%

$108,282

Avg overage / home

$125,411

Typical value

~$75/sqft

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 75226

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
4XXX COLUMBIA AVE	1,644	2024	$2,038,660	$123,300	$1,915,360	1553.4%	$41,755
3XXX TAYLOR ST	4,876	1950	$996,630	$365,700	$630,930	172.5%	$13,754
4XXX COLUMBIA AVE	3,855	1920	$879,260	$289,125	$590,135	204.1%	$12,865
4XXX COLUMBIA AVE	1,550	1950	$660,170	$116,250	$543,920	467.9%	$11,857
3XXX TAYLOR ST	3,590	1950	$800,000	$269,250	$530,750	197.1%	$11,570
4XXX EAST SIDE AVE	3,872	1946	$781,230	$290,400	$490,830	169%	$10,700
3XXX CLOVER ST	2,016	1940	$615,240	$151,200	$464,040	306.9%	$10,116
3XXX CLOVER ST	1,793	1940	$584,190	$134,475	$449,715	334.4%	$9,804
2XXX GASTON AVE	2,523	2002	$629,720	$189,225	$440,495	232.8%	$9,603
4XXX EAST SIDE AVE	3,486	1911	$676,520	$261,450	$415,070	158.8%	$9,049
3XXX COMMERCE ST	1,629	1940	$530,000	$122,175	$407,825	333.8%	$8,891
2XXX GASTON AVE	2,943	2002	$616,620	$220,725	$395,895	179.4%	$8,631
3XXX COMMERCE ST	1,645	1940	$515,560	$123,375	$392,185	317.9%	$8,550
3XXX COMMERCE ST	2,223	2006	$555,640	$166,725	$388,915	233.3%	$8,478
3XXX COMMERCE ST	2,223	2006	$555,640	$166,725	$388,915	233.3%	$8,478
2XXX GASTON AVE	2,185	2002	$547,150	$163,875	$383,275	233.9%	$8,355
2XXX GASTON AVE	2,072	2002	$535,080	$155,400	$379,680	244.3%	$8,277
1XX S CISCO ST	2,184	2018	$540,190	$163,800	$376,390	229.8%	$8,205
4XXX EAST SIDE AVE	1,504	2006	$489,020	$112,800	$376,220	333.5%	$8,202
3XXX COMMERCE ST	2,295	2006	$541,740	$172,125	$369,615	214.7%	$8,058
4XXX EAST SIDE AVE	1,796	1951	$499,760	$134,700	$365,060	271%	$7,958
3XXX COMMERCE ST	1,466	1940	$471,710	$109,950	$361,760	329%	$7,886
3XXX CLOVER ST	1,503	1940	$472,800	$112,725	$360,075	319.4%	$7,850
3XXX COMMERCE ST	1,448	1940	$465,720	$108,600	$357,120	328.8%	$7,785
3XXX COMMERCE ST	1,445	1940	$465,140	$108,375	$356,765	329.2%	$7,777

Data: HCAD public records, Dallas County, ZIP 75226. 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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