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 34974 are overassessed?

30.1% of homes in Okeechobee ZIP 34974 (3,097 of 10,279 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 Okeechobee ZIP 34974?

File Form DR-486 with the Okeechobee 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 34974 property tax overassessment report

30.1% of homes in Okeechobee ZIP 34974 (3,097 of 10,279 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,886,060.

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10,279

Homes in ZIP

3,097

Flagged as overassessed

30.1%

$70,813

Avg overage / home

$199,044

Typical value

~$116/sqft

Your Okeechobee County deadline

TRIM mailing: Mid-August 2026 · VAB petition due: 25 days after TRIM mailing (typically mid-September 2026)

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34974

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 SW JOCKEYS RUN	4,187	2009	$1,981,280	$485,692	$1,495,588	307.9%	$12,862
SE 66TH AVE	420	2014	$1,417,938	$48,720	$1,369,218	2810.4%	$11,775
2XXXX SW HANNAHS PATH	3,444	2018	$1,643,870	$399,504	$1,244,366	311.5%	$10,702
HWY 441 SE	649	2022	$1,261,590	$75,284	$1,186,306	1575.8%	$10,202
2XXXX SW JOCKEYS RUN	3,367	2023	$1,418,770	$390,572	$1,028,198	263.3%	$8,843
2XXXX SW HANNAHS PATH	7,392	2021	$1,872,580	$857,472	$1,015,108	118.4%	$8,730
3XXX SW HUNTER DR	4,494	2008	$1,469,120	$521,304	$947,816	181.8%	$8,151
4XXX SW WILD TURKEY LN	3,232	2003	$1,275,230	$374,912	$900,318	240.1%	$7,743
2XXXX SW CYPRESS ST	1,072	1963	$917,440	$124,352	$793,088	637.8%	$6,821
2XXXX SW MARTIN HWY	4,168	2001	$1,236,720	$483,488	$753,232	155.8%	$6,478
1XXX S PARROTT AVE	4,749	1928	$1,277,167	$550,884	$726,283	131.8%	$6,246
6XXX SE 116TH PL	6,758	2003	$1,497,422	$783,928	$713,494	91%	$6,136
2XXX COUNTY RD 721	3,210	2015	$1,053,383	$372,360	$681,023	182.9%	$5,857
4XXX SW WILD TURKEY LN	2,271	2005	$897,530	$263,436	$634,094	240.7%	$5,453
6XX SW 33RD COVE	523	2022	$620,042	$60,668	$559,374	922%	$4,811
2XXXX SW MARTIN HWY	2,320	1981	$810,900	$269,120	$541,780	201.3%	$4,659
3XXX SW DUNKLIN AVE	3,306	1991	$889,730	$383,496	$506,234	132%	$4,354
2XXXX SW MARTIN HWY	4,324	—	$1,001,120	$501,584	$499,536	99.6%	$4,296
6XXX SE 26TH TRL	3,142	2022	$838,279	$364,472	$473,807	130%	$4,075
1XXXX HWY 710	800	2024	$563,120	$92,800	$470,320	506.8%	$4,045
4XXX SW DEER RUN AVE	420	—	$515,900	$48,720	$467,180	958.9%	$4,018
1XXXX SW CONNERS HWY	3,314	2007	$845,460	$384,424	$461,036	119.9%	$3,965
3XXX SW BUCKSKIN AVE	2,308	2007	$725,540	$267,728	$457,812	171%	$3,937
6XX SW 33RD COVE	542	2023	$516,564	$62,872	$453,692	721.6%	$3,902
6XX SW 34TH COVE	547	2022	$512,454	$63,452	$449,002	707.6%	$3,861

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Okeechobee County, ZIP 34974. 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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