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 33825 are overassessed?

30.9% of homes in Avon Park ZIP 33825 (2,468 of 7,977 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 Avon Park ZIP 33825?

File Form DR-486 with the Highlands 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.

Highlands County · Avon Park

ZIP 33825 property tax overassessment report

30.9% of homes in Avon Park ZIP 33825 (2,468 of 7,977 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,150,384.

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7,977

Homes in ZIP

2,468

Flagged as overassessed

30.9%

$54,200

Avg overage / home

$181,714

Typical value

~$98/sqft

Your Highlands County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 33825

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
2XX TULANE CIR	5,291	2015	$1,087,659	$518,518	$569,141	109.8%	$4,895
1XXX LAKE LOTELA DR	3,492	1950	$638,882	$342,216	$296,666	86.7%	$2,551
1XXX ISIS LAKE DR	3,078	2018	$584,973	$301,644	$283,329	93.9%	$2,437
1XX W LAKE TROUT DR	2,632	2014	$531,309	$257,936	$273,373	106%	$2,351
4XX E LAKEVIEW DR	2,891	2023	$555,271	$283,318	$271,953	96%	$2,339
7XXX E CLUB LN	3,147	2021	$577,403	$308,406	$268,997	87.2%	$2,313
5XX LAKE DENTON TER	2,870	1977	$548,688	$281,260	$267,428	95.1%	$2,300
4XXX E KEVIN RD	2,943	1976	$547,547	$288,414	$259,133	89.8%	$2,229
4XXX E OLD BOMBING RANGE RD	4,483	2013	$697,470	$439,334	$258,136	58.8%	$2,220
2XX W LAKE DAMON DR	3,429	2006	$582,310	$336,042	$246,268	73.3%	$2,118
9XX MEMORIAL DR	3,429	2004	$572,579	$336,042	$236,537	70.4%	$2,034
3XXX CR 64 E	3,232	2005	$550,203	$316,736	$233,467	73.7%	$2,008
1XXX N LAKE ISIS DR	4,948	2015	$713,493	$484,904	$228,589	47.1%	$1,966
7XX LAKE LOTELA DR	5,888	1928	$799,587	$577,024	$222,563	38.6%	$1,914
1X W LAKE TROUT DR	4,612	1998	$667,102	$451,976	$215,126	47.6%	$1,850
2XX TULANE CIR	2,715	2016	$477,612	$266,070	$211,542	79.5%	$1,819
1XXX W STRYKER RD	2,785	2024	$484,354	$272,930	$211,424	77.5%	$1,818
1XXX S MARION RD	2,410	2023	$442,437	$236,180	$206,257	87.3%	$1,774
1XXX LAKE LOTELA DR	2,800	1950	$479,766	$274,400	$205,366	74.8%	$1,766
9XX MEMORIAL DR	8,183	2002	$1,006,754	$801,934	$204,820	25.5%	$1,761
2XXX N JORDON RD	2,095	1977	$405,958	$205,310	$200,648	97.7%	$1,726
1XX W LAKE DAMON DR	3,478	2023	$541,452	$340,844	$200,608	58.9%	$1,725
2XXX SR 17 S	3,833	2022	$575,231	$375,634	$199,597	53.1%	$1,717
2XXX SR 17 S	2,627	2002	$451,363	$257,446	$193,917	75.3%	$1,668
2XX TULANE CIR	2,498	2015	$437,976	$244,804	$193,172	78.9%	$1,661

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Highlands County, ZIP 33825. 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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