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 33870 are overassessed?

27.2% of homes in Sebring ZIP 33870 (2,363 of 8,677 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 Sebring ZIP 33870?

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.

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ZIP 33870 property tax overassessment report

27.2% of homes in Sebring ZIP 33870 (2,363 of 8,677 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,349,861.

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8,677

Homes in ZIP

2,363

Flagged as overassessed

27.2%

$66,424

Avg overage / home

$181,228

Typical value

~$104/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 33870

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
3XXX LAKEVIEW DR	9,635	2016	$2,257,566	$1,002,040	$1,255,526	125.3%	$10,798
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	10,585	1951	$2,038,676	$1,100,840	$937,836	85.2%	$8,065
3XXX KENILWORTH BLVD	31,392	1979	$4,054,886	$3,264,768	$790,118	24.2%	$6,795
3XXX SR 17 N	23,881	2002	$3,125,166	$2,483,624	$641,542	25.8%	$5,517
1XXX EDGEWATER POINT DR	4,745	1968	$1,103,612	$493,480	$610,132	123.6%	$5,247
1XXX EDGEWATER POINT DR	5,726	1953	$1,169,617	$595,504	$574,113	96.4%	$4,937
3XXX LAKEVIEW DR	5,966	1957	$1,168,170	$620,464	$547,706	88.3%	$4,710
4XXX LAKEVIEW DR LT 16	7,218	1956	$1,292,138	$750,672	$541,466	72.1%	$4,657
3XXX LAKEVIEW DR	6,099	2021	$1,155,556	$634,296	$521,260	82.2%	$4,483
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	5,015	1925	$1,023,333	$521,560	$501,773	96.2%	$4,315
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	5,721	1991	$1,086,861	$594,984	$491,877	82.7%	$4,230
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	5,342	1956	$1,035,394	$555,568	$479,826	86.4%	$4,127
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	3,319	1962	$808,013	$345,176	$462,837	134.1%	$3,980
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	3,803	1951	$843,233	$395,512	$447,721	113.2%	$3,850
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	6,813	1925	$1,148,157	$708,552	$439,605	62%	$3,781
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	8,187	2020	$1,287,339	$851,448	$435,891	51.2%	$3,749
1XXX EDGEWATER POINT DR	3,147	2016	$752,804	$327,288	$425,516	130%	$3,659
1XXXX US 27 S	3,257	2003	$762,289	$338,728	$423,561	125%	$3,643
1XXX LAKEVIEW DR	3,712	1993	$805,866	$386,048	$419,818	108.7%	$3,610
3XXXX SPARKLING DR	3,960	1997	$822,269	$411,840	$410,429	99.7%	$3,530
1XXX EDGEWATER POINT DR	4,485	2020	$875,141	$466,440	$408,701	87.6%	$3,515
3XXX LAKEVIEW DR	3,328	1975	$754,648	$346,112	$408,536	118%	$3,513
3XXXX SPARKLING DR	3,772	2017	$791,888	$392,288	$399,600	101.9%	$3,437
1XXX LAKEVIEW DR	5,454	2003	$950,167	$567,216	$382,951	67.5%	$3,293
2XXX LAKEVIEW DR	9,204	1952	$1,335,974	$957,216	$378,758	39.6%	$3,257

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Highlands County, ZIP 33870. 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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