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 33301 are overassessed?

32.4% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33301 (2,329 of 7,194 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 Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33301?

File Form DR-486 with the Broward 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 33301 property tax overassessment report

32.4% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33301 (2,329 of 7,194 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $13,166,104.

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7,194

Homes in ZIP

2,329

Flagged as overassessed

32.4%

$657,339

Avg overage / home

$1,095,502

Typical value

~$505/sqft

Your Broward County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 21, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 15, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33301

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
2XXX DESOTA DR	2,492	1961	$4,792,710	$1,258,460	$3,534,250	280.8%	$30,395
7XX N RIO VISTA BLVD	3,855	1946	$4,817,810	$1,946,775	$2,871,035	147.5%	$24,691
2XX PLAZA LAS OLAS	3,743	2014	$4,731,680	$1,890,215	$2,841,465	150.3%	$24,437
8XX IDLEWYLD DR	2,331	2018	$3,940,920	$1,177,155	$2,763,765	234.8%	$23,768
2XXX AQUA VISTA BLVD	4,409	1957	$4,988,460	$2,226,545	$2,761,915	124%	$23,752
3XX RIVIERA DR	2,607	1937	$4,022,350	$1,316,535	$2,705,815	205.5%	$23,270
4XX COCONUT ISLE DR	3,724	2019	$4,533,650	$1,880,620	$2,653,030	141.1%	$22,816
4XX COCONUT ISLE DR	2,026	1953	$3,655,810	$1,023,130	$2,632,680	257.3%	$22,641
2XX N GORDON RD	3,475	2018	$4,382,270	$1,754,875	$2,627,395	149.7%	$22,596
2XX PLAZA LAS OLAS	3,000	1966	$4,130,060	$1,515,000	$2,615,060	172.6%	$22,490
2XXX SEA ISLAND DR	2,416	1950	$3,813,920	$1,220,080	$2,593,840	212.6%	$22,307
3XX SAN MARCO DR	3,369	1972	$4,291,860	$1,701,345	$2,590,515	152.3%	$22,278
2XXX SEA ISLAND DR	4,350	1997	$4,780,900	$2,196,750	$2,584,150	117.6%	$22,224
1XX FIESTA WAY	4,405	2023	$4,783,990	$2,224,525	$2,559,465	115.1%	$22,011
2XXX AQUA VISTA BLVD	4,426	1989	$4,790,660	$2,235,130	$2,555,530	114.3%	$21,978
1XXX N RIO VISTA BLVD	4,182	1958	$4,655,140	$2,111,910	$2,543,230	120.4%	$21,872
2XXX BARCELONA DR	4,079	2012	$4,595,920	$2,059,895	$2,536,025	123.1%	$21,810
3XX ISLE OF CAPRI DR	3,696	2021	$4,389,380	$1,866,480	$2,522,900	135.2%	$21,697
3XX SE 17 AVE	4,867	2021	$4,974,030	$2,457,835	$2,516,195	102.4%	$21,639
7X NURMI DR	4,438	1987	$4,742,210	$2,241,190	$2,501,020	111.6%	$21,509
2XXX BARCELONA DR	4,968	2002	$4,990,580	$2,508,840	$2,481,740	98.9%	$21,343
1XXX SE 8 ST	4,659	1999	$4,823,730	$2,352,795	$2,470,935	105%	$21,250
2XXX SEA ISLAND DR	3,003	1995	$3,977,770	$1,516,515	$2,461,255	162.3%	$21,167
4XX SAN MARCO DR	2,938	1951	$3,942,920	$1,483,690	$2,459,230	165.8%	$21,149
9XX N RIO VISTA BLVD	4,949	1979	$4,939,000	$2,499,245	$2,439,755	97.6%	$20,982

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33301. 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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