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 34762 are overassessed?

30.5% of homes in The Villages ZIP 34762 (1,978 of 6,482 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 The Villages ZIP 34762?

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 34762 property tax overassessment report

30.5% of homes in The Villages ZIP 34762 (1,978 of 6,482 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,371,098.

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6,482

Homes in ZIP

1,978

Flagged as overassessed

30.5%

$80,602

Avg overage / home

$340,854

Typical value

~$178/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 34762

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
2XXXX S QUARTERS RD	1,896	1957	$1,433,201	$337,488	$1,095,713	324.7%	$9,423
2XXXX PRICE RD	1,600	1959	$957,073	$284,800	$672,273	236.1%	$5,782
6XXX SHADY GLEN DR	1,316	2024	$805,956	$234,248	$571,708	244.1%	$4,917
5XXX BANANA POINT DR	4,592	1995	$1,194,443	$817,376	$377,067	46.1%	$3,243
5XXX BANANA POINT DR	4,026	1988	$1,091,497	$716,628	$374,869	52.3%	$3,224
5XXX BANANA POINT DR	4,054	1988	$1,082,679	$721,612	$361,067	50%	$3,105
2XXXX LEUTY RD	1,236	1950	$553,093	$220,008	$333,085	151.4%	$2,865
7XX SHIVERS LOOP	2,136	2024	$708,548	$380,208	$328,340	86.4%	$2,824
7XXX LAKE DENHAM DR	2,465	2024	$763,780	$438,770	$325,010	74.1%	$2,795
1XXX VERI LOOP	2,727	2024	$803,360	$485,406	$317,954	65.5%	$2,734
7XX SHIVERS LOOP	2,391	2024	$739,601	$425,598	$314,003	73.8%	$2,700
3XX BEDMINSTER WAY	1,935	2024	$656,642	$344,430	$312,212	90.6%	$2,685
7XX SHIVERS LOOP	2,170	2024	$689,184	$386,260	$302,924	78.4%	$2,605
5XX BEDMINSTER WAY	2,228	2024	$695,785	$396,584	$299,201	75.4%	$2,573
3XX BEDMINSTER WAY	2,334	2024	$713,795	$415,452	$298,343	71.8%	$2,566
6XX FLEMINGTON PATH	2,608	2024	$762,055	$464,224	$297,831	64.2%	$2,561
6XX SHIVERS LOOP	2,115	2023	$673,583	$376,470	$297,113	78.9%	$2,555
7XXX LAKE DENHAM DR	2,719	2024	$778,287	$483,982	$294,305	60.8%	$2,531
6XX FLEMINGTON PATH	2,848	2024	$800,587	$506,944	$293,643	57.9%	$2,525
6XX FLEMINGTON PATH	2,728	2024	$777,695	$485,584	$292,111	60.2%	$2,512
5XXX BANANA POINT DR	4,115	1988	$1,023,507	$732,470	$291,037	39.7%	$2,503
5XX BEDMINSTER WAY	2,248	2024	$688,572	$400,144	$288,428	72.1%	$2,480
6XX FLEMINGTON PATH	2,728	2023	$773,590	$485,584	$288,006	59.3%	$2,477
5XX BEDMINSTER WAY	2,976	2024	$816,845	$529,728	$287,117	54.2%	$2,469
7XXX LAKE DENHAM DR	2,452	2024	$722,595	$436,456	$286,139	65.6%	$2,461

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Lake County, ZIP 34762. 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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