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 33316 are overassessed?

33.9% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33316 (2,138 of 6,298 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 33316?

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 33316 property tax overassessment report

33.9% of homes in Fort Lauderdale ZIP 33316 (2,138 of 6,298 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $10,320,989.

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6,298

Homes in ZIP

2,138

Flagged as overassessed

33.9%

$561,326

Avg overage / home

$924,447

Typical value

~$489/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 33316

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 SE 17 ST	2,663	2024	$4,827,630	$1,302,207	$3,525,423	270.7%	$30,319
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,279	2024	$4,365,000	$1,114,431	$3,250,569	291.7%	$27,955
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,524	2024	$4,446,000	$1,234,236	$3,211,764	260.2%	$27,621
2XXX LUCILLE DR	3,432	1958	$4,820,250	$1,678,248	$3,142,002	187.2%	$27,021
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,279	2024	$4,230,000	$1,114,431	$3,115,569	279.6%	$26,794
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,082	2024	$4,050,000	$1,018,098	$3,031,902	297.8%	$26,074
1XXX SE 7 ST	3,174	1989	$4,563,480	$1,552,086	$3,011,394	194%	$25,898
2XXX DEL LAGO DR	3,063	1961	$4,497,670	$1,497,807	$2,999,863	200.3%	$25,799
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,082	2024	$3,977,630	$1,018,098	$2,959,532	290.7%	$25,452
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,082	2024	$3,977,630	$1,018,098	$2,959,532	290.7%	$25,452
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,082	2024	$3,977,630	$1,018,098	$2,959,532	290.7%	$25,452
1XXX-1811 SE 14 ST	2,909	1952	$4,338,200	$1,422,501	$2,915,699	205%	$25,075
2XXX SE 21 ST	2,760	1960	$4,260,500	$1,349,640	$2,910,860	215.7%	$25,033
2XXX LAGUNA DR	4,129	1957	$4,925,690	$2,019,081	$2,906,609	144%	$24,997
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,082	2024	$3,919,940	$1,018,098	$2,901,842	285%	$24,956
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,082	2024	$3,919,880	$1,018,098	$2,901,782	285%	$24,955
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,082	2024	$3,919,880	$1,018,098	$2,901,782	285%	$24,955
1XXX SE 9 ST	4,234	2021	$4,959,020	$2,070,426	$2,888,594	139.5%	$24,842
2XXX SE 17 ST	2,082	2024	$3,870,000	$1,018,098	$2,851,902	280.1%	$24,526
1XXX SE 9 ST	3,866	1989	$4,721,090	$1,890,474	$2,830,616	149.7%	$24,343
3X ISLA BAHIA DR	4,336	1963	$4,942,290	$2,120,304	$2,821,986	133.1%	$24,269
2XXX SE 17 ST	1,550	2024	$3,532,500	$757,950	$2,774,550	366.1%	$23,861
1XXX SE 14 ST	4,106	2015	$4,756,500	$2,007,834	$2,748,666	136.9%	$23,639
1XXX SE 13 ST	1,713	1956	$3,550,510	$837,657	$2,712,853	323.9%	$23,331
2XXX SE 21 ST	3,494	1983	$4,390,640	$1,708,566	$2,682,074	157%	$23,066

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Broward County, ZIP 33316. 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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