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 32159 are overassessed?

29.7% of homes in Lady Lake ZIP 32159 (4,512 of 15,205 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 Lady Lake ZIP 32159?

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 32159 property tax overassessment report

29.7% of homes in Lady Lake ZIP 32159 (4,512 of 15,205 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,815,004.

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15,205

Homes in ZIP

4,512

Flagged as overassessed

29.7%

$72,546

Avg overage / home

$266,458

Typical value

~$161/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 32159

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
4XX N CLAY AVE	3,744	2013	$4,506,476	$602,784	$3,903,692	647.6%	$33,572
1XX SUE LN	3,780	1997	$3,217,617	$608,580	$2,609,037	428.7%	$22,438
3X HICKORY CIR	1,932	1996	$1,886,630	$311,052	$1,575,578	506.5%	$13,550
3XXXX DARLINGTON AVE	6,626	2005	$1,952,640	$1,066,786	$885,854	83%	$7,618
5XX HIGHWAY 466	4,480	1988	$1,303,073	$721,280	$581,793	80.7%	$5,003
4XXXX 5TH ST	2,228	2007	$878,169	$358,708	$519,461	144.8%	$4,467
4XXXX UNCLE DONALDS LN	1,800	1999	$797,381	$289,800	$507,581	175.1%	$4,365
3XXXX HILLRISE LN	2,508	2019	$890,054	$403,788	$486,266	120.4%	$4,182
1XXX SAN BERNADINO WAY	2,659	1995	$869,640	$428,099	$441,541	103.1%	$3,797
3XXXX DARLINGTON AVE	3,375	2023	$982,430	$543,375	$439,055	80.8%	$3,776
4XXXX OAK WOODS WAY	2,315	1993	$810,971	$372,715	$438,256	117.6%	$3,769
5XX HIGHWAY 466	4,648	1985	$1,181,296	$748,328	$432,968	57.9%	$3,724
3XXX GRIFFIN AVE	2,056	1998	$763,718	$331,016	$432,702	130.7%	$3,721
3XXX LAKE GRIFFIN RD	4,468	2010	$1,143,422	$719,348	$424,074	59%	$3,647
5XXX LAKE GRIFFIN RD	1,140	1967	$593,331	$183,540	$409,791	223.3%	$3,524
4XXX GRIFFIN VIEW DR	3,141	1981	$914,123	$505,701	$408,422	80.8%	$3,512
1XX BRANDY CT	1,508	1989	$649,843	$242,788	$407,055	167.7%	$3,501
3XXXX DARLINGTON AVE	6,731	2024	$1,478,033	$1,083,691	$394,342	36.4%	$3,391
4XXXX OLD CHURCH RD	3,602	2005	$972,563	$579,922	$392,641	67.7%	$3,377
1XX NEIL CT	2,262	1989	$755,446	$364,182	$391,264	107.4%	$3,365
5XXX MARION COUNTY RD	2,909	2019	$859,333	$468,349	$390,984	83.5%	$3,362
3XXX EDWARDS RD	3,675	2017	$975,270	$591,675	$383,595	64.8%	$3,299
2XX E LADY LAKE BLVD	2,221	1993	$739,119	$357,581	$381,538	106.7%	$3,281
3XXXX ROLLING ACRES RD	1,344	1977	$593,849	$216,384	$377,465	174.4%	$3,246
5XXX SINGLETARY RD	816	2006	$506,788	$131,376	$375,412	285.8%	$3,229

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 32159. 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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