Texas has one property tax code that applies to all 254 counties and the 253 appraisal review boards (Potter and Randall Counties combine their efforts). In practice, many appraisal districts violate numerous … Read more

House Bill 988 provides property owners with a means of addressing errors by appraisal districts regarding scheduling hearings and conducting hearings. Specifically, property owners can use binding arbitration to hold appraisal districts … Read more

Property Tax Reduction Consultants Property tax reduction consultants focus on reducing their client’s property taxes.  However, some property tax consultants are more aggressive than other property tax consultants. As an example, many … Read more

Property tax reduction is both a right and a responsibility for property owners.  Property taxes are effectively a stealth tax since the property owner typically does not write a check to disperse … Read more

When property tax notices of assessed value are sent, many assessors advise property owners; “just because your assessed value went up doesn’t mean your property taxes will.” Property owners should appeal every … Read more

Most property tax appeals have been resolved and the tax entities are sending 2021 property tax bills.  Property taxes are paid in arrears, so the property taxes paid in December 2021 or … Read more

COVID has resulted in many tenants defaulting on leases. Some will pay and continue being tenants, but many will not. The rent roll should document the tenants on the property and expected … Read more

The 2021 values are reasonable if you think values are higher due to COVID. But most businesses have been negatively affected by COVID. So why are appraisal districts raising values in 2021??? … Read more

Yes, 90 to 95% of appeals are successful for property owners who appeal at informal, ARB and judicial appeal.   There are two levels of appeal.  Administrative appeal – Informal hearing and appraisal … Read more

Homestead exemptions reduce property taxes by 20% for many homeowners. Homestead property tax exemptions are required by Texas law. Homestead exemptions vary by county, city and school district.  The only requirements for … Read more