Q: If I protest my property taxes, does that mean my house is worth less?
A: No, no, no. The market value of a home is determined by recent sales in that area, not by the appraisal district’s value.
Texas Tax Protest is available year-round to answer your property tax questions and address any concerns you may have about the protest process. When you call you, will always have the opportunity to speak with one of our agents. No recordings, just real people.
Q: Appealing my property taxes seems overwhelming. Where do I start?
A: Each appraisal district has its own process and guidelines to help homeowners protest.
Texas Tax Protest takes all the guesswork and uncertainty out of the protest process. Start by signing up with us. The process only requires three forms, which we fill out for you. All you need to do is review and sign electronically. It’s really that easy!
Q: Is it risky to appeal? Can my assessed value be raised if I protest?
A: At an informal hearing, the central appraisal district is not permitted to raise your assessed value so there is no risk to you. The majority of tax protests are settled at this informal hearing.
In an instance where a reduction cannot be negotiated at an informal hearing, qualifying cases may be presented to the Appraisal Review Board with compelling evidence supporting a reduction.
Texas Tax Protest can help navigate the best way to review & negotiate your property tax appeal.
Q: If my property is assessed for less than market value, can I still receive a reduction in my assessed value?
A: The appraisal districts permit you to compare the assessed value of your property to the assessed value of similar properties. If similar properties are also assessed below market value and your property is appraised higher than the others, you may be eligible for a reduction.
Texas Tax Protest uses the unequal appraisal method in many cases to reduce many homeowner’s property tax assessments!
Q: When is the deadline to protest my property value?
A: In Texas, a hearing request must be submitted by May 15th of the tax year or 30 days after you receive your notice.
Working with Texas Tax Protest ensures your protest will be properly filed before the deadline.
Q: When do the new tax rates come out?
A: Tax rates are typically set in November of the current tax year.
Texas Tax Protest has no control over tax rates, but we can offer our expertise in helping you reduce your home’s assessed value over time so you pay less in property taxes overall.
Q: What kind of evidence is useful to provide in my property evidence questionnaire?
In the voluntary property questionnaire we send you via email, you will have the opportunity to provide information, photos & documents relevant to the condition of your property for use in your property tax appeal.
These are examples of relevant evidence Texas Tax Protest can use in your appeal: pictures showing property condition or damage as of January 1st of the current year, settlement statements (check deed date), recent bids or repair estimates, closing documents, blueprints, etc.